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AE02 BVR

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

241,629 mi
Last recorded241,629 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 241,629 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 232,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 221,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 209,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 195,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 181,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 166,747 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 166,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 160,258 miles

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 153,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 146,093 miles

Front tyres low and very low on edges

General underbody corrosion to coil springs and suspension

Fail 12 Apr 2016 146,093 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low and very low on edges

General underbody corrosion to coil springs and suspension

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,621 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nsr and front coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 130,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nsr and front coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 120,837 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leaks

Rear axle bushes heavily worn and perished

Fail 7 Mar 2014 120,837 miles

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear axle bushes heavily worn and perished

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres very low, going out of shape and bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,690 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Rear axle bushes worn and noisey

Rear tyres wearing on edges and n/s bald on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All coil springs corroded

All tyre pressures low

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges and n/s bald on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear axle bushes worn and noisey

Rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,863 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2010 80,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 80,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,825 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight surface cracking in offside front tyre tread area

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,746 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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 BVR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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