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AD02 KXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,728 mi
Last recorded144,728 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,728 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 144,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 140,833 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 140,833 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 135,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 135,176 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 129,163 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 129,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 120,772 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 25 Jun 2012 120,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,001 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 113,001 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,853 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 103,853 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,287 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,355 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 70,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,404 miles

head light covers fitted

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 KXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

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

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