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AE52 HYB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 126,441 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

NS underside floor and sill soft

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 126,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EML

General corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

NS underside floor and sill soft

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,188 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

Fail 12 Nov 2024 122,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Ecu light on and running to rich for machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,155 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,325 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,308 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,113 miles

Ecu light on

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front centre sill damaged by jacking point

Offside Rear brake slight bind and disc marked from heat

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,063 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges and perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 100,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,371 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S tail light broken.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,461 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,404 miles

exhaust has come away from center bracket,

Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust has come away from center bracket,

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 38,013 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 HYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 HYB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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