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AD02 MJO

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 MJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 95,630 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 85,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 78,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 78,016 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 77,786 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 77,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 75,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,460 miles

Exhaust has slight leak on front pipe

Fail 1 Sep 2018 74,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has slight leak on front pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2017 73,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 57,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,688 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 43,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,975 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 MJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

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

Is AD02 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 MJO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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