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AE52 AUU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,297 mi
Last recorded103,297 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 94,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,191 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,859 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,726 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,259 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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AE52 AUU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE52 AUU, 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 AE52 AUU registered?

AE52 AUU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 AUU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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