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AD02 YXT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,786 mi
Last recorded177,786 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 177,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 169,741 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 169,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 161,205 miles

Rear springs corroded

corrosion underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2018 159,309 miles

Front corner brake pipes corroded

Front track rod end boots perished

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front wheel buckled

Rear both brake pipes corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 157,054 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 157,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre to rear corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 151,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 151,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 148,064 miles

rear axle bushes worn and split

Fail 2 Jul 2014 143,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 143,343 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,340 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 137,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 131,369 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 123,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,895 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 112,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,589 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,959 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 YXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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