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AD02 KNN

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,084 mi
Last recorded147,084 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,084 miles

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

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,980 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 136,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,925 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 127,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front section of exhaust blowing

front wings corroded but not sharp

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,242 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on tyre wall and in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,141 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,491 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,157 miles

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

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,157 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2008 50,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,398 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,010 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 KNN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KNN, 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 KNN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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