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AD02 YMZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,853 mi
Last recorded139,853 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 139,853 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 139,853 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 128,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 111,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 105,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,293 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,787 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion and the centre exhaust bracket is rattling at idle

Pass 30 May 2007 44,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,930 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 YMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YMZ, 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

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What year was AD02 YMZ registered?

AD02 YMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is AD02 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 YMZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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