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AD51 VWW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,281 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,190 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,582 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 60,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,028 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 39,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,167 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,225 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 VWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

AD51 VWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is AD51 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VWW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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