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AD02 MZU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,152 mi
Last recorded155,152 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 155,152 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 155,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 143,649 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 143,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 132,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 124,696 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 124,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 116,289 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 116,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,488 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 106,488 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,921 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

join between centre and rear section deteriorted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 89,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn and juddering

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,172 miles

front brake discs worn and juddering

Pass 15 May 2009 83,666 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 83,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,554 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 75,554 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 66,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,362 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MZU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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