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AE02 UTJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,393 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 80,167 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 77,713 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,917 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,914 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,842 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 70,842 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,934 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 65,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,103 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 30,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,946 miles

wipers marginal

Fail 7 May 2008 27,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers marginal

Pass 9 May 2007 24,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,668 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 UTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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