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AD02 KNL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,510 mi
Last recorded207,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 207,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 207,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 183,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 183,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 157,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 128,148 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 128,148 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 110,248 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 110,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 97,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,218 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 83,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 70,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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