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AD02 KOX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,859 mi
Last recorded181,859 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 181,859 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 181,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 174,053 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 174,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 165,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 155,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 144,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 131,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

nearside hand brake cable outer sleeve has slight damage

Fail 26 Jun 2012 118,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front exhaust showing corrosion

nearside hand brake cable outer sleeve has slight damage

Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,361 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,858 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 6 Jul 2009 75,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,695 miles

o/s/r trailing arm front bush slightly perished n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2005 32,908 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 KOX 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 KOX, 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 KOX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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