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AE02 AOR

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,590 mi
Last recorded163,590 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 163,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 160,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 124,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

mid exh mount broken

screen damage

Pass 13 Jan 2010 114,187 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 114,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 103,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil light and engine light staying on

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,850 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 79,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,755 miles

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

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

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

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 AOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AOR, 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

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What year was AE02 AOR registered?

AE02 AOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 AOR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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