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AD02 YHJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

239,545 mi
Last recorded239,545 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 239,545 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 219,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 203,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 184,154 miles

Offside Front wing corroded but not dangerous

Pass 24 Feb 2022 167,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 153,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 140,077 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 140,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine management light does not illuminated

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,943 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 125,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,853 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are becoming close to wear indicators.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

exhaust cat is heavily corroded at seam.

near side front tyre is close to wear indicators.

off side front tyre is becoming close to wear indicators.

windscreen has small chip outside swept area.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,056 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 73,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,402 miles

uneven wear on offside front tyre.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 54,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 45,112 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

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 YHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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