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FL52 URN

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,868 mi
Last recorded177,868 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 URN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 177,868 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 177,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 169,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 161,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 154,083 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 154,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 147,231 miles

slight damaged o/s rear lens

Pass 27 Sep 2013 140,381 miles

Advise o/s headlamp insecure.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 132,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 121,211 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 115,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 107,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 95,150 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 81,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 81,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 66,683 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FL52 URN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FL52 URN, 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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FL52 URN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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