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AD51 UMZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 104,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 100,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,318 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,325 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2015 86,380 miles

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

child seat fitted near side rear unable to check adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,308 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 82,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,067 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 50,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,275 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 UMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMZ, 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

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What year was AD51 UMZ registered?

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

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