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AD02 YXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,583 mi
Last recorded186,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 186,583 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 186,583 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine management light staying on

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 171,389 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 157,368 miles

Centre exhaust clamps broken but system still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2014 143,607 miles

Brake servo pipe starting to split near gearbox

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 128,754 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 114,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,328 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,054 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket weld broken.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,383 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken but system secure.

N.S.Rear suspension creaking, possible dry rubber?

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,158 miles

hand brake border line pass

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 23,909 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 YXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 YXW registered?

AD02 YXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 YXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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