MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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.
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.
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)
n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.
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)
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)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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