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FM02 BVB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 65,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 60,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,891 miles

Exhaust has a blow at the flexi pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear tyres cracking due to age of tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2018 57,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear tyres cracking due to age of tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,357 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 56,357 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,324 miles

Blow in the Exhaust

Unable to check rear seat belts due to boot full

Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,324 miles

Blow in the Exhaust

Unable to check rear seat belts due to boot full

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,383 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,135 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,715 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,765 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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FM02 BVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM02 BVB, 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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FM02 BVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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