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AD51 TYG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,723 mi
Last recorded114,723 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 TYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,981 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 74,417 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,711 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 62,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,344 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 TYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TYG, 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

How do I check the history of AD51 TYG?

You can check the full history of AD51 TYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD51 TYG registered?

AD51 TYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is AD51 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 TYG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD51 TYG have outstanding finance?

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