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AD51 VMK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,727 mi
Last recorded59,727 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 59,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 58,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 57,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 56,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion( front and rear suspension components)

Pass 13 May 2022 56,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 56,337 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 55,664 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 54,453 miles

exhaust rear box outer case corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has some corrosion

Offside Front brake disc has some corrosion

Rear exhaust box outer case corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front have a slight brake binding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,961 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,226 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,226 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,256 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 29,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bump stops split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,001 miles

rear bump stops split

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,105 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,068 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)

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 VMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

AD51 VMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is AD51 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VMK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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