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AD02 FZV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,950 mi
Last recorded62,950 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,950 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,175 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,412 miles

O/s window not working

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,843 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,011 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

spare tyre low air pressure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,509 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,509 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2008 35,758 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,898 miles

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

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 FZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

Is AD02 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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