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FL52 XSE

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 104,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 104,555 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2016 94,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 86,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 86,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 79,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 72,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 63,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,469 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,938 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2005 36,406 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 36,406 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 XSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XSE, 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

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What year was FL52 XSE registered?

FL52 XSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is FL52 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 XSE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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