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AD02 FRJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,813 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,655 miles

Emissions not tested due to heavy leaking from front (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,917 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,581 miles

bottom part of front bumper missing

engine under tray missing and side parts broken and loose

gear box leaking oil

n/s/f inner arch in poor condition

rad leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bottom part of front bumper missing

engine under tray missing and side parts broken and loose

gear box leaking oil

n/s/f inner arch in poor condition

rad leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,830 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,884 miles

Nearside front wheel arch splashguard incomplete.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,038 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,350 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 FRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

AD02 FRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is AD02 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FRJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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