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AD02 KWS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,449 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 82,730 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cuts in tread

Rear brake discs corroded

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 78,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,673 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front tyres have cuts in tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres perished/cuts in tread

Pass 28 May 2013 72,458 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres cracking/cuts in tread

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,934 miles

front registration plate slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre perished/cuts in tread/out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,414 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread and tyre side wall perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 60,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread and tyre side wall perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,071 miles

front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test!

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,732 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 49,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,565 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,565 miles

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

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

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 KWS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

AD02 KWS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is AD02 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 KWS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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