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AD02 YNM

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,401 mi
Last recorded135,401 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,893 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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)

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

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

engine management light on

gearbox noisey

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,830 miles

gearbox noisey

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

engine managment light on

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2014 130,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

engine managment light on

gearbox noisey

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 120,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

both front wipers deterating

engine oil level low

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and close to legal limit (2mm)

stonechip in n/s of windscreen (25mm)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 100,522 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 100,522 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 87,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,112 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 73,414 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle bushes deterating

some damage to rear bumper

stonechip in n/s of windscreen (23mm)

Pass 27 May 2008 73,414 miles

both rear axle bushes deterating

some damage to rear bumper

stonechip in n/s of windscreen (23mm)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,135 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 YNM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

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

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