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AD02 FMP

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,421 mi
Last recorded127,421 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 127,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,539 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,074 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,260 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 100,569 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 94,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 88,384 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 88,384 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 19 May 2011 82,854 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 77,515 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2010 77,515 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 71,045 miles

front anti-roll bar, inner bushes noisey.

Pass 28 May 2008 63,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,294 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 FMP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 FMP registered?

AD02 FMP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is AD02 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FMP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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