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AD51 UBG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 UBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 139,801 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 139,756 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,453 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 132,453 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,939 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 127,929 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke from exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanging bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanging bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 124,061 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 124,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 120,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 120,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,209 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,256 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 105,256 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,941 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,438 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,714 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 UBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

AD51 UBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AD51 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 UBG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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