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AD51 ETT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,330 mi
Last recorded201,330 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 201,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 187,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear between flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 187,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear between flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 174,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn down to between 2.5-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to between 1.6-2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear worn down to 2 mm around centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 162,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 162,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 139,249 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 139,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 128,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 116,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,335 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 92,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 79,433 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 79,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 68,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 54,698 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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AD51 ETT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD51 ETT, 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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AD51 ETT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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