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AE52 VTC

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,091 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,091 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine management warning light on.

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,170 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,070 miles

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

damage to o/s/r door mirror

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,831 miles

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

o/s door mirror damage

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,190 miles

chips in screen

Fail 12 Sep 2009 33,190 miles

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,827 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,637 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2005 19,144 miles

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 VTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC?

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What year was AE52 VTC registered?

AE52 VTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AE52 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VTC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 VTC have outstanding finance?

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