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AD02 KRG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,017 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 28 Sep 2017 87,017 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,406 miles

Offside door mirror

Pass 22 May 2015 74,101 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 31 May 2014 70,804 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 60,318 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 60,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 58,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 53,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 49,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,531 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 KRG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KRG, 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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What year was AD02 KRG registered?

AD02 KRG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is AD02 KRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 KRG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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