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AE02 JKV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,393 mi
Last recorded193,393 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 193,393 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears, require attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 193,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears, require attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 190,227 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 190,227 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 187,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 187,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 184,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small stone chips in front screen,not affesting view of the road.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 181,209 miles

EXHAUST IS BLOWING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

N/S DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER IS PERISHED

O/S DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

OIL LEAKS

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 4 May 2016 156,484 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 156,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 139,021 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advance wear in the o/s track rod end

exhaust is corroded

front number plate is damaged

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,977 miles

exhaust is corroded

front number plate is damaged

play in the o/s front strut top mounting

Fail 29 Apr 2014 115,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front number plate is damaged

play in the o/s front strut top mounting

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,674 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,469 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 89,468 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,881 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,970 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,856 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,445 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear bars

weap of oil from oil filter

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,817 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 JKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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