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AD02 KNJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,195 mi
Last recorded155,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight misting from sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front o/s/f wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 148,449 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 143,214 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 138,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 138,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,227 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 132,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2014 132,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 120,857 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 120,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 120,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroding inside edge.

rear discs corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,773 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 KNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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