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AE02 NLU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 119,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2014 114,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 May 2014 114,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 109,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,067 miles

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

o/s and n/s front and rear discs slightly worn,o/s and n/s rear springs slightly corroded,o/s and n/s front top mount has slight play,o/s and n/s front steering system slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,201 miles

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

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

disks marked

Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 85,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 85,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 79,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,329 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

both rear tyres worn on edge

rear disc pads worn

suspension lowered

Fail 14 Feb 2007 72,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres worn on edge

both rear tyres worn on edge

rear disc pads worn

suspension lowered

Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,208 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 60,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 NLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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