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AD02 YOF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 111,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,444 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 101,300 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,959 miles

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

n/s headlight mounting slightly defective

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,392 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,173 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,173 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides front (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,290 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 72,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,988 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum level mark

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front position lamps dim

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil on minimum level mark

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,049 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,602 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 37,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,282 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 YOF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

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

Is AD02 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 YOF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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