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AD51 UBA

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on6 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 UBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2013 136,845 miles

front and rear suspension modified

Pass 15 May 2012 129,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 129,393 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front+rear suspension lowered

wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 13 May 2011 125,294 miles

Anti roll bar rubbing on driveshafts

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspention lowered/modified

Fail 6 May 2011 125,216 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti roll bar rubbing on driveshafts

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspention lowered/modified

Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,756 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 119,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 118,785 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,950 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 87,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing uneven {tracking}

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,952 miles

front tyres wearing uneven {tracking}

Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,702 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 75,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front antiroll bar bushes are worn

front pads are low discs are worn

near side rear shocker is weeping

under trays are damaged some fixings are missing

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 UBA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

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

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