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AD02 YYC

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 113,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 113,466 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 108,492 miles

imbalance rear brakes , limits just met

Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,461 miles

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

imbalance rear brakes , limits just met

Pass 6 May 2017 105,003 miles

underside covered in wax

Pass 6 May 2016 99,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 96,565 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust center section is corroded

minor exhaust leak

Fail 6 May 2015 96,563 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust center section is corroded

minor exhaust leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,028 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,948 miles

front brake inbalance 25%

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 79,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,647 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 YYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

AD02 YYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is AD02 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 YYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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