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AD02 MPV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,829 mi
Last recorded85,829 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 85,829 miles

clutch worn

nearside front electric window not working

service warning

Fail 3 May 2018 85,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat back down unable to test (5.1.1)

clutch worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front electric window not working

service warning

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,534 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (+ discs poor) (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 75,336 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket needs welding (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (+ discs poor) (3.5.1g)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm, 195/65/15H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,580 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 60,737 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,235 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,235 miles

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

"SERVICE" warning light on

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

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,106 miles

starter faulty

Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine warning light on

starter faulty

Fail 29 Sep 2007 40,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 24,685 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 MPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MPV, 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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What year was AD02 MPV registered?

AD02 MPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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