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AE02 UTT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,802 mi
Last recorded62,802 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,802 miles

EML on

Front under covers missing / side covers insecure

Nearside Front Tyre perishing + wall damage

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 62,743 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

EML on

Front under covers missing / side covers insecure

Nearside Front Tyre perishing + wall damage

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,445 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,640 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,577 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,577 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2013 44,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,020 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,398 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 UTT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UTT, 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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What year was AE02 UTT registered?

AE02 UTT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is AE02 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 UTT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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