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AD02 KPK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,642 mi
Last recorded71,642 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from interior mirror and left on front passenger seat. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 71,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from interior mirror and left on front passenger seat. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror and left on front passenger seat. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (legal limit 1,6mm) and worn unevenly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (legal limit 1,6mm) and worn unevenly on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 68,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror and left on front passenger seat. ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (legal limit 1,6mm) and worn unevenly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (legal limit 1,6mm) and worn unevenly on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,346 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,762 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,762 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,539 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 56,539 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,712 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,712 miles

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

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)

both rear axle bushes worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,024 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,453 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 KPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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