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AD52 BBE

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,022 mi
Last recorded164,022 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 164,022 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 161,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 161,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst section of system holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 157,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres cracking

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 152,940 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 152,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 144,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 143,914 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 138,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 138,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 123,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,025 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2012 109,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,818 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,287 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,960 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,345 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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AD52 BBE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD52 BBE, 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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AD52 BBE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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