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AD02 KHX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,291 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,406 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,585 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,812 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,509 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

childseat e.m.l.on inner joints oilleak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 91,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

childseat e.m.l.on inner joints oilleak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,224 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 18 Sep 2013 77,758 miles

Engine lamp on.

Engine oil low.

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

Nearside registration plate lamp coloured red.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine oil low.

Engine lamp on.

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

Nearside registration plate lamp coloured red.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,931 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,845 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 58,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 30,867 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,867 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 KHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

AD02 KHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is AD02 KHX safe to buy?

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