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AE52 EMV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

208,386 mi
Last recorded208,386 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 208,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 198,307 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 190,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

middle section exhaust hanger is broke

Fail 4 Feb 2021 190,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

middle section exhaust hanger is broke

Pass 5 Feb 2020 187,216 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend second master cylinder flexible hose be replaced after failure of matching hose. Only one hose had been replaced at time of retest (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear brake pipes have corrosion under outer plastic protection cover (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 187,204 miles

Brake performance not tested Only secondary circuit working due to leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Brake master cylinder leaking Brake fluid leaking from master cylinder area (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear brake pipes have corrosion under outer plastic protection cover (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 178,526 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside rear shock slight leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 169,464 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 169,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 158,185 miles

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2016 147,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 133,064 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,592 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 39,965 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 EMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

AE52 EMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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