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AE52 SNV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,585 mi
Last recorded218,585 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 218,585 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 212,346 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 212,336 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective very little reserve servo action (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush clamp - upper bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working by switch -but by hazard ok (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working by switch -but by hazard ok (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working by switch -but by hazard ok (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 209,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 209,757 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 208,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 208,248 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 206,999 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake hose deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2020 206,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake hose deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2019 204,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valve stems perishing

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2019 204,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valve stems perishing

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2017 198,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays, not inspected

offside front and both rear tyre valve stems deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2017 198,399 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays, not inspected

offside front and both rear tyre valve stems deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2016 197,614 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays, not inspected

Fail 14 Sep 2016 197,609 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding check wheel bearing and tyre at retest (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays, not inspected

Pass 9 Jul 2015 191,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2014 184,316 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 184,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2013 175,957 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 175,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 169,054 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 169,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 162,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 151,516 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 151,516 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 139,069 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 125,648 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 125,648 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 116,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 94,597 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)

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

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 SNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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