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AE02 JRU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 129,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wishbone bushes seperating

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

chips on screen

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes seperating

Pass 24 May 2018 123,957 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear axle bushes separating

wish bone bushes separating

brake pipes corroded

chips on screen

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 118,963 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 114,652 miles

Centre exhaust clamp

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 18 Aug 2016 114,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust clamp

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,046 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 110,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,358 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,512 miles

Air bag light stays on.

Both rear tyres starting to perish on edges of tyre.

Nearside rear door wont open

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,572 miles

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,470 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 9 Sep 2006 62,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,720 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 JRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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