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AD02 KPL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 129,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,420 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,940 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 80,599 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 80,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,405 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 64,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,232 miles

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

fronr pads approx 5000 miles left

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,390 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 KPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 KPL registered?

AD02 KPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is AD02 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 KPL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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