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AF02 DVT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,267 mi
Last recorded189,267 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 189,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 180,011 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 165,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 150,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 138,700 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 138,700 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,627 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted on inner surface..

Pass 24 Mar 2010 108,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 82,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,030 miles

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 10 Mar 2006 64,221 miles

advise: o/s/r tyre getting low in places but ok.

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 DVT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DVT, 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 AF02 DVT registered?

AF02 DVT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AF02 DVT safe to buy?

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