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AE02 JPJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 116,512 miles

All brake pipes and hose ferrules corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,519 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,218 miles

Front LED side lights fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 15 Dec 2022 108,192 miles

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

Front LED side lights fitted

Nearside Front Lower 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at join to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Dec 2021 105,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at join to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to felix hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,646 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Pass 16 Jun 2018 97,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 95,132 miles

Front wipers in poor condition.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,379 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,348 miles

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)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 54,449 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

catalyst heat shield insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 54,449 miles

catalyst heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on insides

Nearside & offside inner cv gaiters not fully secure

Offside rear tyre perished advise replaced

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on insides

Nearside & offside inner cv gaiters not fully secure

Offside rear tyre perished advise replaced

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offsidew mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

offsidew mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,800 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 35,800 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 33,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 33,167 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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 JPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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