MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/ front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
needs screen wash
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
at time of retest nearside front steel rim fitted
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AD02 PZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PZM, 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 PZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2002.
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