MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Play nearside of steering rack, keep a check.
Wipers smeary.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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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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