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AD52 KMU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,521 mi
Last recorded127,521 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,521 miles

Battery mounted fuse box loose.

Bonnet catch stiff.

Near side rear tyre has split in inner sidewall.

Near side registration plate lamp dim.

Off side mirror casing cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,409 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack & pinion

Fail 30 Mar 2010 113,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack & pinion

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 90,986 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2008 90,924 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2007 82,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front and rear floors all damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,207 miles

offside and nearside front and rear floors all damaged

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 KMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KMU, 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

How do I check the history of AD52 KMU?

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What year was AD52 KMU registered?

AD52 KMU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is AD52 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 KMU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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