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AD02 MJV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,208 mi
Last recorded142,208 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 MJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 142,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

emission not tested

Fail 31 May 2016 142,205 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

emission not tested

Pass 26 May 2015 129,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 122,749 miles

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

engine management light on

exhuast heatshield insecure

Fail 14 May 2014 122,748 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

exhuast heatshield insecure

Fail 12 May 2014 122,694 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 111,807 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 111,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,980 miles

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

management light is on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,789 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate marked.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,238 miles

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

heat shield loose

slight blow from middle section

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,238 miles

heat shield loose

slight blow from middle section

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 49,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,718 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 MJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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