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AD02 PHX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,421 mi
Last recorded127,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 127,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 122,570 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general rust under the body

Fail 23 Mar 2023 122,570 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general rust under the body

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,703 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,786 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,190 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 17 Nov 2016 93,162 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket loose

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,348 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coated rear brake pipes have signs of corrosion

engine covers fitted

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside rear outer sill corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,348 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

coated rear brake pipes have signs of corrosion

engine covers fitted

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside rear outer sill corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,599 miles

heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,442 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,034 miles

front wiper blades splittig, front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,403 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 63,403 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small crack in front number plate

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,756 miles

both front wish bone bushes starting to split

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,324 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 PHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

AD02 PHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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