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AE52 BLJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,345 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

HEAT SHEILD INSCURE AT FRONT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 83,607 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,012 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 BLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE52 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?

AE52 BLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AE52 BLJ safe to buy?

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