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AE02 BWL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,861 mi
Last recorded138,861 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 138,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 126,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,026 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,026 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,594 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

signs of oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,539 miles

Oil leak

oil was low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,587 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,220 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,083 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 BWL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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