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AD02 RKF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,914 mi
Last recorded148,914 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 RKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 148,914 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 132,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,932 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 119,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 3 Oct 2009 113,596 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2008 96,081 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 96,081 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 50,569 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 RKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD02 RKF?

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What year was AD02 RKF registered?

AD02 RKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is AD02 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 RKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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