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AD02 OXS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,425 mi
Last recorded175,425 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 175,425 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 175,425 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 160,513 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 160,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 145,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 130,163 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 109,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,317 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,313 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,165 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 OXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OXS, 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 OXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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