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AE52 YJS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,803 mi
Last recorded186,803 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 186,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 166,828 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 166,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 142,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,651 miles

centre exhaust section leaking

nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,443 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust section leaking

nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,479 miles

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,724 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 17,917 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 YJS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

AE52 YJS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 YJS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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