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AD02 MOV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,901 mi
Last recorded149,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 149,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 146,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 143,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,651 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 110,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 109,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MISS SHAPED ON TRED (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,335 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,541 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine check light illuminated

offside front wishbone rear bush perishing

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front sill is slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,164 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front sill is slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,500 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Very heavy corrosion offside rear brake disc,nearly no braking surface left but passed rbt

Pass 26 Mar 2011 78,809 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

o/s rack end has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,957 miles

slight damage to o/s sill lip

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,617 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)

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 MOV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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