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AD02 KJZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,722 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 75,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 65,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 62,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,400 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perishing on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,072 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished 175 80 14

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,072 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiters x2 ties missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished 175 80 14

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,089 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,216 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting the exhaust

fuel filter corroded and stained by fuel but not leaking at present

nearside and offside front wheel arch liners apear to have been rubbing on the tyres

Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,216 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting the exhaust

fuel filter corroded and stained by fuel but not leaking at present

nearside and offside front wheel arch liners apear to have been rubbing on the tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,919 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,366 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 25,366 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 16,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,568 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 15,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,098 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 KJZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

AD02 KJZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is AD02 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 KJZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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