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AD52 JJE

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,182 mi
Last recorded39,182 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 JJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 39,182 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake caliper arm seized on slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 36,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 36,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 34,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 27,437 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 22,831 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the limit 175/80r14

Pass 27 Nov 2019 22,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 21,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 20,339 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 18,440 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 16,235 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 16,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 13,931 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 10,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,684 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 5,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 5,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 4,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 3,927 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 3,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 2,908 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 JJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 JJE registered?

AD52 JJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AD52 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 JJE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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