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AD02 FTT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,147 mi
Last recorded168,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 168,147 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Jan 2017 167,816 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park brake mechanism (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jan 2016 158,217 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 146,987 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 134,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 133,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2013 122,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 113,159 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 113,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,338 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 111,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 80,010 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 62,520 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 37,179 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 FTT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

AD02 FTT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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