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AE02 OOF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 147,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion under coating - heavily greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter loose on shaft (small end), (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips/damage to lower centre and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 143,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chips centre lower and n/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of rear brake discs rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 143,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished on edges with cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chips centre lower and n/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of rear brake discs rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 139,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axle locating bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

non standard suspension springs fitted front and rear.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,573 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer has been removed from system!, (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

audio wiring is untidily routed through car but not likely to cause a short.

non standard front shock absorbers and coil springs fitted all round, vehicle lower than standard and front driveshafts showing evidence of contacting anti roll bars under certain conditions!.

service brake has a lot of free travel but has adequate reserve.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber top mount deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 132,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber top mount deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre cutting out inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 124,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre cutting out inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 110,113 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 83,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 83,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 64,945 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 46,606 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,645 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,189 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 OOF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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