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AE02 AOL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,226 mi
Last recorded164,226 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 164,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 157,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 153,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 149,954 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,083 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 143,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,786 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 114,107 miles

windscreen slightly damaged outside the swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,871 miles

both front tyres worn to approx 2 mm left

centre exhaust bracket rusted away but supported well enough

n/s front inner cv boot small clip missing

slight perishing in the tread n/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyres worn to approx 2 mm left

centre exhaust bracket rusted away but supported well enough

n/s front inner cv boot small clip missing

slight perishing in the tread n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,191 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,773 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,854 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY †

Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,395 miles

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

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 AOL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AOL, 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 AOL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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