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AE52 BNZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,597 mi
Last recorded171,597 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 171,597 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 171,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 164,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing OFF SIDE WISH BONE ARM BUSH WORN (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 154,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,384 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,207 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 135,206 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 145,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 125,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 107,223 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,756 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 42,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,596 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 BNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BNZ, 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 BNZ registered?

AE52 BNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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