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AD02 XON

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 120,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 120,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,594 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,519 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 114,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,988 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 103,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,343 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front engine cover insecure

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement in bush

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,343 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front engine cover insecure

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement in bush

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,562 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,751 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.7mm , tyre is also perished and cracking within the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,436 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 47,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,844 miles

Exhaust corroding

brake discs corroding

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

rear brake pads very low

Fail 8 Oct 2012 41,844 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs corroding

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,193 miles

Airbag light on

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,657 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2010 30,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,757 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 XON is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XON, 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 XON is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 XON shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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