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AE52 NFF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,392 mi
Last recorded187,392 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 187,392 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer and inner sills crushed by front doors (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 182,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/slightly damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2021 174,083 miles

Both front arches have corrosion

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/s rear shock absorber bump stop / dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 167,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 160,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 152,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,235 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 144,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 134,554 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 134,554 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,993 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 128,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,455 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 118,455 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,142 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 31,027 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 NFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NFF, 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 NFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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