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AF02 FEP

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,493 miles

Engine fault lamp on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,081 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and centre bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,984 miles

both front shockers damp.

engine oil leaks.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 95,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST-C BRACKET WELDS BROKEN/LEAKS.COOLANT LEAK RAD?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.R DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,741 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE FERRULES.EXHAUST-LEAKS-C BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,910 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,538 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 45,536 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,200 miles

nearside rear tyre very badly worn on outer edge

unable to fully inspect brake linings

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 FEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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