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AD02 FVV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,286 mi
Last recorded125,286 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,286 miles

Deterioration Central Exhaust Support Bracket

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,617 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,964 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front arm, rear bush deteriorated and split

Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,959 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front arm, rear bush deteriorated and split

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,067 miles

Exhaust system corroded - centre bracket corroded away

Nearside bottom arm, rear bush deteriorated and split

Nearside track rod end gaitor damaged/split

Fail 20 Nov 2014 114,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system corroded - centre bracket corroded away

Nearside bottom arm, rear bush deteriorated and split

Nearside track rod end gaitor damaged/split

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,049 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 110,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine under tray damaged

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear clamp broken

front and rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,941 miles

brake pedal has a slightly hard feel

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 87,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 79,514 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,459 miles

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

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 FVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

AD02 FVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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