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AE02 OOW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 173,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 173,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracking and splitting on outer edge tyre 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edges tyre 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 171,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 167,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 162,602 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 158,164 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges

rear brakes binding close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2015 147,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chip in screen at n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,679 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,820 miles

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)

Slight corrosion/pitting on edge of rear discs

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,200 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 70,200 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bushes split

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,946 miles

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

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 OOW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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