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FL52 XRN

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,551 mi
Last recorded164,551 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 164,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 155,045 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 141,648 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 141,648 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 130,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 121,580 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,097 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 110,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 97,887 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 97,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,913 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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FL52 XRN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL52 XRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL52 XRN?

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What year was FL52 XRN registered?

FL52 XRN is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is FL52 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 XRN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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