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AD02 FML

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,752 mi
Last recorded156,752 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 156,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 144,949 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2015 142,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 133,018 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 133,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 119,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 119,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 105,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,659 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,510 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD02 FML is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 FML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD02 FML registered?

AD02 FML is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is AD02 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FML shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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