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AD02 OXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 139,444 miles

both rear brake pipe corroded, oil leak, suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 133,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 127,998 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 127,995 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 123,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 97,730 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2010 91,137 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,124 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 OXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

AD02 OXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AD02 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 OXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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