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AD02 MOF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

205,023 mi
Last recorded205,023 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 205,023 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 205,023 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 191,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 191,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 179,930 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 179,930 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 166,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 155,788 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 141,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 128,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 116,201 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,717 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,248 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SRS airbag system indicates a fault

recommend remove rear wheels and check rear brakes for wear

slight play in steering column and/or its mounts

Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

SRS airbag system indicates a fault

recommend remove rear wheels and check rear brakes for wear

slight play in steering column and/or its mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,410 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,416 miles

Airbag malfunction lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,416 miles

Airbag malfunction lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,300 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 71,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,474 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BEGINING TO FEATHER ON INSIDE TREAD (STILL WITHIN MOT LIMITS)................

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 MOF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

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

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