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AD52 BBN

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,637 mi
Last recorded168,637 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 168,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 161,924 miles

nsf osf steering arms have a lot of play

Fail 5 Dec 2015 161,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed just behind the cat (7.1.2)

nsf osf steering arms have a lot of play

Pass 29 Nov 2014 150,814 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the o/s handbrake lever is sticking

Pass 23 Nov 2013 138,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 126,727 miles

slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 17 Dec 2011 115,365 miles

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,926 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,663 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 54,018 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 54,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 39,447 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 BBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD52 BBN, 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 BBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is AD52 BBN safe to buy?

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