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AD02 RCY

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,403 mi
Last recorded147,403 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 RCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 147,403 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 147,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 133,667 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os handbrake quadrant not fully returning

Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,275 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 24 Aug 2009 99,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 12 Sep 2008 83,418 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ornament removed from interior mirror as it obstructs drivers view

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,418 miles

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

ornament removed from interior mirror as it obstructs drivers view

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,302 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 RCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

AD02 RCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is AD02 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 RCY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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