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AD02 YWR

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,355 mi
Last recorded108,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,355 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,617 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,688 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight damage n/s/front sill

slight damage o/s/front sill

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,754 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 132,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 105,015 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 77,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 77,158 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 YWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

AD02 YWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is AD02 YWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 YWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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