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AD02 YOE

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 91,626 miles

Both side rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 91,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both side rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,889 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,337 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,445 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 87,445 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 85,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,994 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,994 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,010 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 82,787 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired vacuum hose broken (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 78,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,548 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,576 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes got some cracks

battery clamp slightly loose

some damage at bottom of wind screen

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,953 miles

both rear tyres got fine cracks in tread & sidewalls

nsr tyre down to 2mm at outer side

screen damage at front lower edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,244 miles

drivers wiperblade slightly loose in wiperarm,secured with cable tie at present

nsr brake slightly holding

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,712 miles

engine malfunction light showing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,148 miles

both front inner driveshaft gaitors seeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt at present

both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriated and have slight movement but not to excess

n/s/f tyre tread very close to legal limit

Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner driveshaft gaitors seeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt at present

both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriated and have slight movement but not to excess

n/s/f tyre tread very close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,563 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 46,556 miles

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

battery insercure

o/s/r dorr does not open from the outside

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,725 miles

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

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 YOE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

AD02 YOE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 YOE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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