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AD51 OSW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,356 mi
Last recorded176,356 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 OSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 176,356 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2016 176,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 166,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 159,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 148,586 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

Fail 19 Oct 2013 148,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,735 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 135,735 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,563 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 128,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Oct 2010 118,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 101,708 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 101,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 97,035 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,555 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 94,550 miles

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 †

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,791 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 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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