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AF02 FDY

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,414 mi
Last recorded143,414 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 137,460 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 119,613 miles

rear tyres has splits in side wall but no cordes showing

Pass 28 May 2011 110,687 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE AGE/CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS ON OUTSIDE WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SERIS OF SPLITS ON OUTSIDE OF WALL -- BORDER LINE

Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2010 102,419 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 81,584 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,780 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 FDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

AF02 FDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is AF02 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 FDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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