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AD02 ZCN

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,538 mi
Last recorded101,538 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 92,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 83,135 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,599 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 78,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 74,444 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 74,444 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 69,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 69,202 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 62,584 miles

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 3 May 2013 62,584 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 56,817 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 56,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,501 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,276 miles

nearside front & rear tyres side walls perrished

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,192 miles

n/side front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,520 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 ZCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 ZCN, 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 ZCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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