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AE02 JPU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,138 mi
Last recorded161,138 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 161,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 161,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 150,747 miles

Play nearside of steering rack, keep a check.

Wipers smeary.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 145,577 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread. Keep a check.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,577 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread. Keep a check.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 14 Feb 2013 138,498 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge of tread.

Centre exhaust has a temporary repair.

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

Nearside rear mudflap not properly secure.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 138,498 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge of tread.

Centre exhaust has a temporary repair.

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

Nearside rear mudflap not properly secure.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 129,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 129,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 119,581 miles

Both rear brake discs have a large rust. Change soon.

Both rear brakes sticking slightly.

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm and has a cut in the tread (but not to cords). Keep a check.

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner part of tread and N/S/F wearing on outer part of tread. Keep a check.

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

Unable to test O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts, child seats fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 119,580 miles

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

Both rear brake discs have a large rust. Change soon.

Both rear brakes sticking slightly.

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm and has a cut in the tread (but not to cords). Keep a check.

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner part of tread and N/S/F wearing on outer part of tread. Keep a check.

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

Unable to test O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts, child seats fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 109,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,527 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 79,156 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 79,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,722 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 JPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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