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AF02 CFZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,182 mi
Last recorded157,182 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 157,182 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 156,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

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

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

eml on.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 144,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 144,257 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 135,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 111,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,609 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,427 miles

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front discs corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,592 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,941 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,597 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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AF02 CFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF02 CFZ, 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 CFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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