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AD02 YNG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,873 mi
Last recorded158,873 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 158,873 miles

flexi exhaust blowing rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 145,928 miles

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

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

offside front sill damaged

oil leak

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 12 Sep 2014 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to osf sill

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,758 miles

damage to osf sill

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,312 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 110,771 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front no plate cracked

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mount broken away, but system still supported

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 May 2012 110,715 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front no plate cracked

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mount broken away, but system still supported

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2011 103,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres starting to get low

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2011 103,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres starting to get low

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,799 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 93,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 84,433 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 83,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 82,670 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,993 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 75,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,421 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 YNG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

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

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