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AE52 SOU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,728 miles

Front Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 97,416 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,525 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2016 84,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,421 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,504 miles

Advise:front no.plate slight staining

Advise:n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2-3mm tread & splitting/perishing

Advise:o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbed low

Advise:oil leak

Advise:rear no.plate slight detioration

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 55,775 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 50,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 43,580 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 SOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SOU, 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

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What year was AE52 SOU registered?

AE52 SOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 SOU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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