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AE52 XSW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,932 mi
Last recorded211,932 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 211,932 miles

All brake hoses slightly perished.

OSR tyre slightly perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 197,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perished

dampness around fuel pump

Fail 28 Mar 2019 197,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perished

dampness around fuel pump

Pass 23 Mar 2018 181,370 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wing mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 169,099 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Fuel pump damp with oil.

NSR tyre out of shape.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,892 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted

under tr\ays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 137,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 2 Apr 2015 137,922 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2014 124,301 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

NSF wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation.

NSR tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge.

NSR wheel bent.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 17 Mar 2013 110,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre has minor damage to inner sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2012 106,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre has minor damage to inner sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Traction control light is on

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres fitted wrong

Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 86,696 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,251 miles

windscreen scored on drivers side

Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 47,478 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 47,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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 XSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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