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AE52 BNL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,987 mi
Last recorded102,987 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 90,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,852 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 73,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 73,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,792 miles

rear brake pads low / rear brake discs startin to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,666 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 BNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AE52 BNL, 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 BNL registered?

AE52 BNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 BNL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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