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AE02 NMF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,940 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 111,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

catalytic converter heat shield missing

centre exhaust support bracket broken off but still fully supporting exhaust

near side front and off side front brake back plates corroding away

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,244 miles

Both front brake backplates corroded and in poor condition.

Exhaust system centre support bracket corroded away but system still adequately supported.

Front brake flex hoses beginning to perish.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,546 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken off but still fully supporting exhaust.

Front brake back plates corroded away.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,714 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating slightly.

Metal parts of off side front brake flex hose corroding.

Near side front, off side front and off side rear tyres perishing.

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating slightly.

Metal parts of off side front brake flex hose corroding.

Near side front, off side front and off side rear tyres perishing.

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

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

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

Play/wear producing movement in near side steering rack ball joint.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 64,282 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,562 miles

Near side and off side wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,535 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,644 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 NMF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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