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AD02 YTX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,923 mi
Last recorded120,923 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,252 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,028 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,972 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,972 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,483 miles

ns mirror is cracked but not deterioating view to rear

Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,941 miles

n/s mirrow cracked

o/s light unit cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2009 76,941 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s mirrow cracked

o/s light unit cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,804 miles

front rear plates slight deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2008 63,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front rear plates slight deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,955 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates slight discouler

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,939 miles

tyres are wearing down

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 YTX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

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

Is AD02 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 YTX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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