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AE02 BWG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 121,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 121,367 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,102 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 110,258 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2020 110,258 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2019 104,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2018 98,728 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil low

nearside wiper split on ends

rear exhaust section box piping corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 98,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil low

nearside wiper split on ends

rear exhaust section box piping corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 75,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,458 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,452 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 70,356 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 58,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 58,160 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,045 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracking but not down to cords

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,896 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 46,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,802 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 43,802 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,477 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,363 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,482 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 BWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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