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AD02 YTU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,535 mi
Last recorded135,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 135,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 135,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 125,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 114,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,972 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,511 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 YTU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

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

Is AD02 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 YTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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