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AD52 KLZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 58,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 49,510 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing / torsion arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 31,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 22,996 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,730 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 21,855 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,190 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 20,190 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,736 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,545 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,945 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 16,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,268 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 16,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,263 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 12,353 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,260 miles

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

near side front tyer has a thorn in side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2005 10,468 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 KLZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

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

Is AD52 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 KLZ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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