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AE52 ENH

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ENH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,127 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 116,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside rack arm inner joint

Fail 14 Feb 2015 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in nearside rack arm inner joint

Pass 8 Feb 2014 95,491 miles

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

both rear brakes sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,496 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,358 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,358 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,516 miles

offside front tyre scuffed on wall

Pass 14 Feb 2009 54,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 54,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,507 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 48,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,812 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,031 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 ENH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

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

Is AE52 ENH safe to buy?

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