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FL52 YDS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,398 mi
Last recorded144,398 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 144,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 138,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 138,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened has gone blue and badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil slightly leaking onto exhaust from back of engine

Fail 6 Oct 2023 131,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner cv boot clips missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil slightly leaking onto exhaust from back of engine

Pass 30 Sep 2022 125,161 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 119,673 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 114,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,395 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slight movement

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,607 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses starting to deteriorate

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

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

Slight movement in offside front top mount

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in both front top mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,938 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,300 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,959 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate peeling apart. †nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth and has damage to the outer side wall. †front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface.

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 YDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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