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AD02 NCC

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

203,913 mi
Last recorded203,913 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 NCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 203,913 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 191,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 179,550 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

windscreen wiper split

Fail 31 Oct 2019 179,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

windscreen wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2018 167,552 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 153,656 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tyre getting close to limit very soon

Pass 23 Dec 2016 149,514 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,536 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,925 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,679 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,980 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 NCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

AD02 NCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 NCC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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