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AD02 MPO

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,657 mi
Last recorded118,657 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 118,657 miles

front brake balance

front suspension components corroding

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes perishing & splitting

o/s/r & n/s/r springs corroding

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 11 Jul 2019 118,562 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front brake balance

front suspension components corroding

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes perishing & splitting

o/s/r & n/s/r springs corroding

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,125 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,547 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre bald edges

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside sill damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,964 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,015 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 87,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,618 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,613 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2012 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,734 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2011 61,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,348 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 41,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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 MPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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