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FL52 ZPK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,999 mi
Last recorded172,999 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 172,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 172,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure broken metal corroded though silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 162,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear of exhaust mounting has repair with clip

Fail 26 Feb 2019 162,176 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear of exhaust mounting has repair with clip

Pass 14 Feb 2018 152,329 miles

Central Lower under body heat shield loose above exhaust

Front bumper has damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear exhaust mounting has repair non original mounting

Fail 14 Feb 2018 152,329 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven binding (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Lower under body heat shield loose above exhaust

Front bumper has damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear exhaust mounting has repair non original mounting

Pass 8 Feb 2017 142,248 miles

Both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust back box bracket been modified.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight corrosion to front suspension component.

Under tray slightly loose.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 130,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,059 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 126,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 122,962 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 122,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 114,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 114,215 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,352 miles

Signs of weepimng from CV boot O/S not excessive at time of test.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,418 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 ZPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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