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AE02 AOU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,055 mi
Last recorded75,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,055 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,161 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 73,157 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,361 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,740 miles

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2013 56,740 miles

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

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,430 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,284 miles

screen cracked ns lower

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,584 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 AOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AE02 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

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

Is AE02 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 AOU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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