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AE52 YWS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,464 mi
Last recorded89,464 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,464 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate (slightly)

windscreen cracked in passengers swept area,less than 40mm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,857 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 76,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,305 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

windscreen cracked in passengers swept area,approx 12mm

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,721 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,248 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 YWS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YWS, 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 YWS?

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What year was AE52 YWS registered?

AE52 YWS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 YWS shows 7 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.

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