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AD02 VVT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,107 mi
Last recorded167,107 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 167,107 miles

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

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

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

rear both sides shock absorber corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2013 150,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke on idle and fast idle speed

Pass 10 Aug 2013 150,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke on idle and fast idle speed

Pass 5 Oct 2012 132,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,669 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 99,669 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 89,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 82,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,693 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,394 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 60,394 miles

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

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 VVT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

AD02 VVT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is AD02 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 VVT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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