MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All brake hoses slightly perished.
OSR tyre slightly perished.
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
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside wing mirror damaged
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front tyre has minor damage to inner sidewall
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
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
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front tyres fitted wrong
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
windscreen scored on drivers side
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
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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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