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AD52 EFU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,798 mi
Last recorded190,798 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 190,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front and Rear (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 190,974 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front and Rear (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 178,561 miles

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

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

Under the vehicle slightly corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2020 178,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under the vehicle slightly corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2019 159,096 miles

Nearside Front cv booth slightly perish

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

all springs slightly corroded

sills and all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2019 159,096 miles

Nearside Front cv booth slightly perish

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all springs slightly corroded

sills and all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 149,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar dbush both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 149,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar dbush both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,718 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 126,187 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2015 106,617 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,272 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,272 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 77,808 miles

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2012 70,028 miles

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

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

front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2011 60,846 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 60,846 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,805 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 44,528 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 EFU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EFU, 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 AD52 EFU registered?

AD52 EFU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is AD52 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 EFU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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