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FM02 BVG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,122 mi
Last recorded132,122 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear doors can not be opened from inside

Fail 4 Jan 2017 132,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear doors can not be opened from inside

Pass 16 Oct 2015 126,894 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner tie rod excessive play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine managment warning light displayed

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,668 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2014 119,664 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,793 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 110,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount weld has snapped

eml light on

front no.plate cracked

nsf & nsr tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2010 99,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

offside rear tyre slight buldge

Pass 5 Sep 2009 84,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,697 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 55,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

r/n/s f/n/s f/o/s tyres starting to crack on inner edges

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 BVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FM02 BVG, 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 BVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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