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AD02 KMK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,867 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

rear coilsprings corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,915 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,649 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

plastic brake servo pipe started to deteriorate hairline cracks in places

play in n/s/f top strut mounting rubber bush

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 76,649 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

plastic brake servo pipe started to deteriorate hairline cracks in places

play in n/s/f top strut mounting rubber bush

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,775 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,036 miles

service due

sidewalls perishing on both front tyres

sidewalls perishing on offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,137 miles

nearside rear wheel rim slightly bent

offside rear wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

high pressure power steering pipe damp

nearside rear wheel rim slightly bent

offside rear wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,471 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 KMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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