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AE02 JRX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 125,308 miles

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Pass 28 Mar 2024 120,262 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake weak on nearside, brake test only just passed - requires investigation

Pass 15 Mar 2023 113,258 miles

crack in rear lamp passenger side

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,060 miles

surface rust build up on suspension

Fail 23 Feb 2022 109,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal damage and heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rust build up on suspension

Pass 11 Feb 2021 96,775 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,213 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 87,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres have age cracking

front undertray slightly loose and is broken in places

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,150 miles

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

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

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

both front headlight patterns weak due to headlight covers deterioated

undertray loose on nearside front

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,274 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear broken but system still adequately supported

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,246 miles

offside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm,

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,523 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 JRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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