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AE52 ENV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 131,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,271 miles

slight o/s/r bind. o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight o/s/r bind. o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,148 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,148 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 102,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,741 miles

engine light on

rear wheels stiff to turn sticking brakes

Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

engine light on

rear wheels stiff to turn sticking brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,188 miles

cat to center pipe joint clamps rusted away but exhaust secure

offside front brake discs has large corrosion lip in center of inner face would recommend changing with pads

Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cat to center pipe joint clamps rusted away but exhaust secure

offside front brake discs has large corrosion lip in center of inner face would recommend changing with pads

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,741 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,793 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 24,320 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 ENV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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