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AD02 PZE

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,100 mi
Last recorded141,100 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 141,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 129,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f bumper has slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2013 127,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 121,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 121,061 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 109,050 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 109,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 105,284 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 97,477 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 97,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 89,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,019 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 PZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZE, 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 PZE registered?

AD02 PZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is AD02 PZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 PZE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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