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AD02 YSB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

283,656 mi
Last recorded283,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 283,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 283,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 262,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 262,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 242,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 221,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 221,639 miles

Centre Rear Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 199,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 177,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 156,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 114,029 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 114,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 90,717 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 90,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 65,628 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 YSB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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