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AD02 YTV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,607 mi
Last recorded184,607 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 184,607 miles

Handbrake mechanism notchy in operation

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Fitting bracket loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch heavily corroded/weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 184,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake mechanism notchy in operation

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Fitting bracket loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch heavily corroded/weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 177,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wings/wheel arches badly corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 177,015 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wings/wheel arches badly corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 171,638 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 6 Aug 2018 171,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 164,346 miles

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

rust forming on rear axle beam and front suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 153,866 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake is binding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 144,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,338 miles

centre exhaust is holed

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front no plate is weather marked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,976 miles

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

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)

slight corrosion on inner surface of front discs

Fail 14 Jul 2010 95,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion on inner surface of front discs

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,327 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,372 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,600 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 YTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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