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AD02 YHE

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,139 mi
Last recorded131,139 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,139 miles

Front Undertray not fully fixed, loose

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end gaiter starting to crack

Offside Front Wing damaged by corrossion with sharp edges taped over

Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 124,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 + clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,243 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 66,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,790 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 YHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

AD02 YHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is AD02 YHE safe to buy?

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