MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components
front registration plate damaged
internal headlamp levelling switch insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wishbone rear bushes split
n/s/f track rod end dust cover split
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front wishbone rear bushes split
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pad warning light on
front number plate poor
offside rear brake pad at 1.6 mm and should be changed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake pad warning light on
front number plate poor
offside rear brake pad at 1.6 mm and should be changed
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front 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)
n/s door mirror missing †
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AD51 OSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?
AD51 OSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2002.
Is AD51 OSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AD51 OSW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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