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AD02 NAO

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,312 mi
Last recorded157,312 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 NAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 157,312 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 157,312 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,795 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 153,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,537 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 145,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 145,481 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 corroded (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 130,251 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen n/s lower

front brake disc corroded inner

slight play in steering arms both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,251 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 130,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 123,280 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 123,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 115,515 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,920 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 100,920 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,775 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 92,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,629 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 77,629 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,922 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 NAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NAO, 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 NAO registered?

AD02 NAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 NAO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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