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AD02 KWV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,340 miles

EML light is on

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 73,340 miles

EML light is on

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,015 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,999 miles

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

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

air bag light stays on.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 68,938 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

air bag light stays on.

engine management light stays on.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,052 miles

airbag light on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,034 miles

Air Bag Warning Light (SRS) Illuminated On Dash

Condition Of Front Number Plate

Rear Brake Pads Low

Slight Bind On Offside and Nearside Rear Brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,974 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Air Bag Warning Light (SRS) Illuminated On Dash

Condition Of Front Number Plate

Rear Brake Pads Low

Slight Bind On Offside and Nearside Rear Brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,009 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SRS Light on

Fail 6 Jul 2009 43,009 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SRS Light on

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,397 miles

Both front brakes may be lightly binding on u/l?

Both front top headlamp unit's bracket's,are broken,BUT unit's are a little loose?

Engine "MAN-WARNING LIGHT" on dashboard is staying on?

Exhaust centre bracket is broken?

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust centre bracket is broken?

Both front brakes may be lightly binding on u/l?

Both front top headlamp unit's bracket's,are broken,BUT unit's are a little loose?

Engine "MAN-WARNING LIGHT" on dashboard is staying on?

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,324 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 KWV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

AD02 KWV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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