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AD51 URK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,683 mi
Last recorded148,683 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 URK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 148,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 127,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 121,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,953 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 68,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,784 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 27,705 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

front wipers smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,705 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

front wipers smeary

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,520 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,440 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,937 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 URK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

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

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