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AE02 UTM

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

208,261 mi
Last recorded208,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 208,261 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 208,106 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 199,169 miles

Offside front tyre on limit

Rear brake pads low

Wiper blades split

Fail 15 Jul 2016 199,169 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre on limit

Rear brake pads low

Wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jul 2015 186,821 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 176,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

rear shock absorber bump stops broken up

Fail 29 Sep 2014 176,271 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

rear shock absorber bump stops broken up

Pass 12 Oct 2013 162,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades perished on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 162,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades perished on edges

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2012 154,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs very poor

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 154,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs very poor

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 143,991 miles

front brake discs very rusty on inner surface

Fail 3 Oct 2011 143,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs very rusty on inner surface

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front outer cv boot weeping from clip

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 132,962 miles

front brake discs badly rusty on outer edges

Fail 7 Oct 2010 132,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs badly rusty on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 116,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine under tray and offside trim broken.

nearside and offside handbrake cable guide tubes adrift.

offside front wheel arch trim broken.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 116,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine under tray and offside trim broken.

nearside and offside handbrake cable guide tubes adrift.

offside front wheel arch trim broken.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,724 miles

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

frpnt wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Oct 2007 94,598 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 83,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,500 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 UTM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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