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AD02 ZHN

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,626 mi
Last recorded160,626 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ZHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2016 160,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wiper smeary

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 152,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 141,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 141,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,337 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 133,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 125,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,195 miles

front brake discs coroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 98,696 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 98,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,617 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 57,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 43,678 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 43,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

AD02 ZHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 ZHN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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