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AD02 KHY

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,360 mi
Last recorded60,360 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 60,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 60,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,580 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones lower rear bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 57,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,095 miles

Front Body component slightly loose under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

emission work shop / service due warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported re clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported re clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 45,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,451 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 43,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 39,511 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,308 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 35,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 32,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,988 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,988 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,774 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 19,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,910 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 KHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KHY, 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 KHY registered?

AD02 KHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AD02 KHY safe to buy?

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