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AE02 PUX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,802 mi
Last recorded124,802 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 124,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,045 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 120,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 115,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,592 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened rubber bearing assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened rubber bearing assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

perishing to both rear tyre's

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perishing and cracking to tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear perishing and cracking to tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,519 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,218 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,218 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,669 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,624 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 PUX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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