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AE02 NMZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 115,228 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 115,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 89,507 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 89,506 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 70,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,176 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NMZ, 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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What year was AE02 NMZ registered?

AE02 NMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 NMZ safe to buy?

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