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AD02 ZCT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017
Pass 7 Jan 2016 183,514 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 183,513 miles

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 181,142 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 169,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 149,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 120,993 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded Exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 120,993 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded Exhaust clamp corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,799 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres approx 3mm in tread depth

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,522 miles

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

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

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 ZCT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

AD02 ZCT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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