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AD02 FUH

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,115 mi
Last recorded136,115 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,115 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 136,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,205 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,611 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,113 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,624 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,995 miles

advise rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,794 miles

osr tyre 1.6mm

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 FUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

AD02 FUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AD02 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FUH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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