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AD02 KXX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,022 mi
Last recorded145,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 145,022 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 141,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 138,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 135,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 132,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension very soft

Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,924 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 117,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,028 miles

Offside Front has a cut in tread not to cord

Fail 20 Jul 2016 113,028 miles

Offside Front has a cut in tread not to cord

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,482 miles

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

brake waring light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,883 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 82,855 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 82,855 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,550 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,033 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2007 59,363 miles

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

Slight damage to front number plate

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 KXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

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

Is AD02 KXX safe to buy?

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