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AE02 AOX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

385,318 mi
Last recorded385,318 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 385,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 367,397 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 365,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 350,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 349,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 329,182 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 329,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 299,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 280,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 189,849 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 189,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 141,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 132,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 124,501 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)

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

smoke emission levels high

Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,655 miles

exhaust corroded/leaking

front wishbone bushes worn

rear tyres getting low on tread

small undulation on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

smoke levels high

Fail 20 Feb 2009 113,385 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded/leaking

front wishbone bushes worn

rear tyres getting low on tread

small undulation on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

smoke levels high

Pass 23 Feb 2008 103,080 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres very low on tread

smoke levels intially high

Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,665 miles

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

nearside mirror loose

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,032 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 AOX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AOX, 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 AOX registered?

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

Is AE02 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 AOX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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