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AD02 KJA

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,533 mi
Last recorded64,533 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,533 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,116 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement

Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 59,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Misting of brake fluid around banjo bolt and caliper, tightened and test ok (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,220 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,568 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,056 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 21,771 miles

o/s head light glass damaged,o/s front tyre getting low on tread,rear brake pads getting low

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 KJA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

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

Is AD02 KJA safe to buy?

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