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FM02 BWD

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,781 mi
Last recorded146,781 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 146,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 146,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 128,916 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 112,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake only just passed 16%

Fail 30 May 2019 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,792 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 104,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 97,112 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 88,905 miles
Fail 24 May 2015 79,658 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2015 79,658 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 71,667 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2013 67,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 64,725 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 64,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 60,276 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 54,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 50,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,990 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 42,463 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 May 2006 39,674 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 BWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BWD, 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 BWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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