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AE52 RWZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,437 mi
Last recorded207,437 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 207,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 191,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 191,260 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 167,657 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 167,637 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner c.v boots deteriorated

offside rear tyre is a runflat

Pass 3 Sep 2012 156,779 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack drumstick end

Pass 23 Aug 2011 147,848 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 147,848 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 140,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 133,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 126,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,379 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 100,883 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 RWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 RWZ?

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What year was AE52 RWZ registered?

AE52 RWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is AE52 RWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RWZ shows 13 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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