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AE52 RXD

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,504 mi
Last recorded183,504 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 183,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 176,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 169,894 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LONG PIPES ON REAR END AND SHORT PIPES ON FLEXIBLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAIN SYSTEM WARNING LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE ON DASH BOARD

Fail 17 Aug 2024 169,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BECAUSE LEAK OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LONG PIPES ON REAR END AND SHORT PIPES ON FLEXIBLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAIN SYSTEM WARNING LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE ON DASH BOARD

Pass 12 Aug 2023 162,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 155,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 144,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 144,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 131,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyre slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 131,120 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyre slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 120,973 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 120,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,422 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,765 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,914 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,818 miles

Front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion/ lipping.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,529 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 RXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

AE52 RXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AE52 RXD safe to buy?

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