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AD02 FUU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount worn

Offside Front Upper Strut mount worn

Fail 7 Feb 2023 87,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount worn

Offside Front Upper Strut mount worn

Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

Offside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 49,915 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight cracking both rear tyres

slight cracking nearside front tyre

slight pitting all discs

Fail 14 Feb 2020 49,914 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight cracking both rear tyres

slight cracking nearside front tyre

slight pitting all discs

Pass 15 Dec 2018 49,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,672 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front wipers worn but still clear the screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,347 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 49,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,219 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 48,219 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine cover fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,833 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 40,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,735 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,661 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 24,661 miles

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

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

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 FUU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

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

Is AD02 FUU safe to buy?

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