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AD02 FOF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,544 mi
Last recorded99,544 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 99,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 90,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,867 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,038 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,003 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,003 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,785 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre cracking on the out side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,781 miles

Offside rear passenger door difficult to open from outside.

Slight exhaust blow at centre section.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,158 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,546 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 49,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,756 miles

O/S rear door stiff to open

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,261 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 42,538 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,745 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,730 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,309 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 FOF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

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

Is AD02 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FOF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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