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AE52 YXG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,871 mi
Last recorded129,871 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on swepped area (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on swepped area (3.5.1i)

front discs getting poor

Fail 4 Sep 2015 129,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on swepped area (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on swepped area (3.5.1i)

front discs getting poor

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,689 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 111,900 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING VERY POOR.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,989 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 10 Aug 2012 102,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,242 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE STEPPING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,605 miles

Front & rear No plate getting poor

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,218 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,514 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 29,877 miles

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

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

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

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 YXG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXG, 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

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What year was AE52 YXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE52 YXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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