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AD02 KWW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,192 mi
Last recorded142,192 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 142,192 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil around engine!

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 142,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported +leaking (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil around engine!

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 136,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight dampness around metal fuel filter housing areas [no visible leaks at time of test]

Fail 12 Aug 2015 136,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight dampness around metal fuel filter housing areas [no visible leaks at time of test]

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 126,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2013 126,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2012 117,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 11 Aug 2012 117,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,294 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,073 miles

rear number plate poor and stained/marked [lettering ok and legible]

Fail 13 Aug 2010 92,989 miles

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

rear number plate poor and stained/marked [lettering ok and legible]

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,067 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,877 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 29,753 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 KWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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