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AD52 EFP

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,877 mi
Last recorded131,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Underbody components heavily corroded

front subframe corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 131,877 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Underbody components heavily corroded

front subframe corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 131,853 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))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,757 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

VEHICLE UNDERBODY SEVERLY CORRODED

Fail 30 Mar 2021 131,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT CANNOT BE OPENED (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested CO2 READINGS TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

VEHICLE UNDERBODY SEVERLY CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2020 131,695 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

front and rear axle rusty

mill light on

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front sub frame very rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,999 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing

exhaust clamps rusty

front subframe rusty

rear brake pipes thick with grease

Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,568 miles

Offside Rear tyre poor on side wall

front sub frame very rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 126,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 121,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 108,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,731 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 15 Mar 2011 98,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 9 Mar 2010 89,994 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,947 miles

chip in front screen out of zone a less than 40mm

all wipers smear slightly

power steering pipe (over gear box) slightly damp

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,146 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE ON 2.5 MM

SPARE TYRE ON 1.6MM ON INNER EDGE AND 2MM OUTER, SMALL DEEP CUT IN TREAD

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,309 miles

front screen chipped, centre exhaust bracket broken

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 EFP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EFP, 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 EFP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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