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AD51 FYJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner small split in cv boot

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,338 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wearing close to wear indicators

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear tyre slightly outer shape

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,338 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wearing close to wear indicators

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear tyre slightly outer shape

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,520 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,037 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both front wipers split

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight play in offside front & nearside front top suspenion mounting points

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,702 miles

both front wipers split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,651 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

warning signs on front wiper blades

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,466 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,466 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,311 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,800 miles

rear axle bushes worn.

Fail 23 May 2008 41,800 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 28,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 FYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

AD51 FYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AD51 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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