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AD51 FOU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 146,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,934 miles

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

engine oil warning light illuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

oil warning light and engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,600 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 52,600 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front wishborne bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2006 91,389 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 FOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 FOU registered?

AD51 FOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is AD51 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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