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AD51 UMX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,554 mi
Last recorded100,554 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 UMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 100,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,740 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,566 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 45,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight damage to offside mirror.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,153 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 UMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 UMX?

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What year was AD51 UMX registered?

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

Is AD51 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 UMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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