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AD51 ETX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,387 mi
Last recorded117,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,387 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 116,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pads wearing low (due to brake slightly binding)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

exhaust rear sleeve deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2017 101,000 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

exhaust rear sleeve deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clamps on rear exhaust joiner corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 99,157 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clamps on rear exhaust joiner corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,014 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight brake imbalance on front axle

Fail 26 Nov 2013 90,014 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight brake imbalance on front axle

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,180 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 84,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,034 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2010 71,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,941 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,231 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 61,231 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight grease leak from o/s/f inner driveshaft joint boot.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,735 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 ETX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AD51 ETX, 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 AD51 ETX registered?

AD51 ETX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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