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AE02 VMV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 86,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,457 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,912 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 77,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,784 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2022 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,557 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,248 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 VMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

AE02 VMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is AE02 VMV safe to buy?

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