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AD52 KNK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 86,900 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalitic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 84,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,933 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,396 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,396 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,872 miles

covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2019 66,872 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,330 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 56,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,241 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning stiff in operation (2.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,995 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor lips and pits on rear discs

minor wear on front tyres inner edges

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2009 48,147 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,147 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,545 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,516 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 35,514 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,963 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 KNK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KNK, 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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AD52 KNK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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