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AD02 JZO

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

60,764 mi
Last recorded60,764 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 JZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,764 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front purge valve damaged

Offside Front underside cover loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Rear rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front purge valve damaged

Offside Front underside cover loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Rear rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,810 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 58,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyre (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel corroded

Rear axle rusty

Rear shock absorbers both sides rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2016 55,928 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing plate missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing plate missing (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel corroded

Rear axle rusty

Rear shock absorbers both sides rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,348 miles

Rear exhaust box mounting brackets getting rusty

slight surface rust some areas underside

Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear exhaust box mounting brackets getting rusty

slight surface rust some areas underside

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,594 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axel getting rusty

rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axel getting rusty

rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on

slight movement both raer axel bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on

slight movement both raer axel bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,429 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,061 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 39,055 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,435 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 36,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,396 miles

Air Bag Light on Dash

Exhaust mounting bracket broken on front pipe

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,124 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 JZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JZO, 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 JZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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