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AD51 OSX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,528 mi
Last recorded102,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 OSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 102,528 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 97,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 97,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached belt side / marked in yellow (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,154 miles

N/S/F DOOR HAS DENT. SOME OIL LEAK BETWEEN ENGINE AND GEAR BOX

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

N/S/F DOOR HAS DENT. SOME OIL LEAK BETWEEN ENGINE AND GEAR BOX

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,179 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,723 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,823 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,085 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded and small hole

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,143 miles

exhaust very rusty

front discs rusty area reduced esp n/s

underside rusty in places

wipers poor

Fail 22 Jan 2010 664,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 664,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 61,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,132 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 50,128 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,639 miles

o/s/f brake pad getting low ...brake binding slightly.

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 OSX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

AD51 OSX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is AD51 OSX safe to buy?

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