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AE02 DEV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,634 mi
Last recorded94,634 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 94,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,835 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

slight damaged and starting to corrode to rear floor pans

unable to open boot, checked via rear seats

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

slight damaged and starting to corrode to rear floor pans

unable to open boot, checked via rear seats

Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,973 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,649 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,328 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 83,326 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower damage to windscreen out of A area and swept area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,389 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,949 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,035 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,267 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,836 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 DEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DEV, 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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What year was AE02 DEV registered?

AE02 DEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is AE02 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 DEV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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