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AE52 HYL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 135,645 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 135,645 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 128,942 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,370 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 122,370 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,700 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 104,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,257 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle could not be tested due to items on the seat.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle could not be tested due to items on the seat.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 90,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,520 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount is broken but still supports exhaust system

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,825 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,785 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 HYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

AE52 HYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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