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AD02 FUB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,550 mi
Last recorded87,550 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 87,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 71,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,507 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 61,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,563 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 51,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,674 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake calliper, lever not on stop

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,842 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,511 miles

front wiper blades split

fuel filter housing corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 34,226 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 34,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,342 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,308 miles

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

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 11 May 2006 22,156 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 FUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FUB, 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 FUB registered?

AD02 FUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AD02 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FUB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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