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2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

306,041 mi
Last recorded306,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 306,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 285,343 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 270,093 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 253,602 miles

Front Lower bumper section missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak engine - oil level on minimum ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 253,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Lower bumper section missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak engine - oil level on minimum ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 236,697 miles

Front Tyres getting low 195/65R15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint feed pipe on rack (2.3.3b)

Some brake pipes rear blistering under its power protective coating, around clips and joins

Fail 25 Jan 2017 236,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyres getting low 195/65R15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint feed pipe on rack (2.3.3b)

Some brake pipes rear blistering under its power protective coating, around clips and joins

Pass 28 Jan 2016 221,639 miles

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

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

Slight coolant leak from nearside of engine

Pass 28 Jan 2015 208,024 miles

Coolant leak under bonnet of gearbox side

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jan 2014 190,852 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front lower bumper trim missing

Fail 24 Jan 2014 190,846 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front lower bumper trim missing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 165,806 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 165,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 146,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 146,115 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 126,891 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 126,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,585 miles

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

rear tyres just on legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 13 May 2008 70,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,664 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 51,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,356 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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AF02 CCA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF02 CCA, 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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AF02 CCA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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