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AD51 UBO

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,449 mi
Last recorded168,449 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 168,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

no engine management light

Fail 1 Mar 2022 168,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

no engine management light

Pass 1 Mar 2021 165,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear corroded and swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe cracked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt oily (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone sealant (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front sills weak

fan belt noisey

Fail 23 Feb 2021 165,638 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose cracked and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear corroded and swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe cracked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt oily (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone sealant (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front sills weak

fan belt noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2020 161,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 151,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 151,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 145,838 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 145,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 141,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,742 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn at time of test.

n/s/f rack drumstick very worn at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left at time of test.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 128,686 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 112,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 102,174 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 102,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 92,717 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 92,717 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,893 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 83,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,436 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 74,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,066 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 UBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UBO, 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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AD51 UBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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