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AD51 UAY

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 122,675 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened OUTTER BUSHES WORN (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 116,382 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 18 May 2016 116,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,017 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,241 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 UAY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

AD51 UAY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is AD51 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 UAY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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