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AD02 NEF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,676 mi
Last recorded180,676 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 180,676 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section, just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 174,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 174,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 168,479 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 154,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,860 miles

front windscreen chipped

outer cv boots damp

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,871 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside head light damaged

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Wheel trims fitted - Retainers not checked

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,378 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,609 miles

Heavy corrosion in both front brake discs.(recommend renewal)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,969 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in n/s/ head light unit

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,308 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The nearside headlamp lense is chipped.

Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side headlamp chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,785 miles

near side headlamp chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2005 38,606 miles

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

o/s/r tyre got nail in it

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 NEF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

AD02 NEF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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