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AD02 JVV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,076 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,032 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper lower bolt wrong type fitted but caliper secure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear of engine block and exhaust front flex pipe very damp with oil

Fail 27 Aug 2021 119,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers in poor condition and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and rubber hose cracking (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower securing bolt and plate missing or broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and rubber hose cracking (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front inner brake disc surfaces pitted

Nearside Front door mirror slightly cracked but rear view still visable

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt torn at end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 118,278 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot has slight mist of oil /grease but no holes in boot

all front and rear brake flex hose metal ends slightly pitted

slight oil leak at rear of engine area

Fail 28 May 2019 118,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubber very poor/missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer cv boot has slight mist of oil /grease but no holes in boot

all front and rear brake flex hose metal ends slightly pitted

slight oil leak at rear of engine area

Pass 23 May 2018 116,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear very slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door sometimes difficult to open from inside

brake pedal a little soft

Fail 14 Apr 2018 116,608 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding brake binding badly (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering adjustable arm lock nuts not secure to track rod end (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering adjustable arm lock nut not secure to track rod end (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on 1.6mm limit just passes today (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 114,324 miles

Brake pedal spongy going down to floor (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort a lot weaker than offside (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on 1.6mm limit just passes today (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear going into flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

foot brake and hand brake just pass min limits

Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,027 miles

Rear all metal brake pipes slightly pitted with crrosion

Rear both brake flex hose metal has have slight corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2016 111,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear all metal brake pipes slightly pitted with crrosion

Rear both brake flex hose metal has have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 99,548 miles

All 4 Road Wheels Slightly Damaged

Fail 11 May 2013 99,548 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 Road Wheels Slightly Damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,656 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 92,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 80,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,758 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,176 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 41,176 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 31,169 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 JVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVV, 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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AD02 JVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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