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AD02 ZHR

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ZHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,551 miles

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

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

damage to o/s outer sill

steering angle light on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

damage to o/s outer sill

nail in n/s front tyre

steering angle light on

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,792 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,792 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,717 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,176 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 16,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 15,981 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZHR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

AD02 ZHR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is AD02 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 ZHR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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