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AE52 YWP

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,965 mi
Last recorded161,965 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 161,965 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 161,965 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 158,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 151,597 miles

Central Front Lower ball joint boot has slight damage

Pass 18 Aug 2022 145,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,449 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2019 137,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 127,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,266 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded but not rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 116,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded but not rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 98,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 79,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,582 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,591 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 YWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

AE52 YWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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