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AE02 ANV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,508 mi
Last recorded183,508 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ANV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 183,508 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 183,504 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 174,147 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 174,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2021 168,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 165,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 165,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 162,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 158,216 miles

both rear tyres have some cracking to tread. due to age

Pass 28 Jun 2017 155,135 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 155,135 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 151,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 145,787 miles

o/s/front tyre has wear to inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 139,702 miles

O/S cv boot clip allowing a small amount of grease to pass

Fail 17 Jul 2014 139,702 miles

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

Handbrake tight in operation

O/S cv boot clip allowing a small amount of grease to pass

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,585 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 124,074 miles

handbrake tight in operation.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,355 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inner surface

rear discs slightly worn

rear inner pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 108,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,470 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 71,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,981 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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AE02 ANV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AE02 ANV, 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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AE02 ANV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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