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AD02 YNL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,901 mi
Last recorded142,901 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 142,901 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,921 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 13,921 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,582 miles

Centre Front Exhaust support bracket corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 125,582 miles

Centre Front Exhaust support bracket corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 120,658 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 120,656 miles

Front Lower Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Exhaust centre support bracket corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,908 miles

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

Minor damage to nearside front wing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 106,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2009 99,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,838 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2005 31,273 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 YNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

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

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