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AD02 JYH

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,891 mi
Last recorded189,891 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 JYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 189,891 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 189,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 178,796 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 157,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 157,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 135,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 135,343 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 128,730 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011 128,724 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 116,530 miles

n/s/f wheel rim dented, both front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,016 miles

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 103,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,340 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 JYH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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