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AD02 FOH

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,839 mi
Last recorded84,839 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 84,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,215 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,215 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,674 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,449 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,318 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 47,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,096 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2005 18,043 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 18,043 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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 FOH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

AD02 FOH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is AD02 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FOH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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