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AD02 KWU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 106,147 miles

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,210 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,186 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 64,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,741 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate crack (readable)

slight play in offside rack tie rod joint

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,489 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 33,907 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,907 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 KWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

AD02 KWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is AD02 KWU safe to buy?

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