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AD02 RJV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,852 mi
Last recorded196,852 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 RJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 196,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 187,942 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 180,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 175,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 175,209 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 166,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 157,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit+deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,562 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,807 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,900 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,155 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,155 miles

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,902 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 62,847 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,156 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 RJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

AD02 RJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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