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AD52 KLS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,660 mi
Last recorded99,660 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,660 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,853 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 87,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,588 miles

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,365 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,092 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 55,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,854 miles

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

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

rear registation plate in poor condition, but lettering still clear.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,222 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 KLS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

AD52 KLS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is AD52 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 KLS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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