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AE52 VSZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,164 mi
Last recorded191,164 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 191,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 186,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 186,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 168,440 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 168,440 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 155,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,173 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 138,698 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 129,682 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 117,797 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 117,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 91,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,667 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,882 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 VSZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

AE52 VSZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VSZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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