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AE52 YXC

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,915 mi
Last recorded205,915 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 205,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe above member bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 194,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 175,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 156,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 156,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 136,966 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2017 136,935 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported section very loose and mountings loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel badly binding hard to turn by hand (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 45,596 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,841 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 101,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2013 87,662 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded inner faces

Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,711 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,064 miles

rear tyres wearing low

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,552 miles

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

front brake discs lipped on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 49,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,385 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 32,376 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre chip in windscreen b zone

Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,376 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre chip in windscreen b zone

Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

AE52 YXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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