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FM02 BWP

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,509 mi
Last recorded101,509 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,509 miles

Offside Rear Door opening/not opening from outside intermittingly

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,081 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 98,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 91,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Floor brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 89,161 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 89,116 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 85,245 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 13 May 2016 85,243 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,479 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

middle and tail sections of exhaust in poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,479 miles

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

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

eml light on

middle and tail sections of exhaust in poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,817 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,336 miles

rear axle bushes starting to break up but showing no movement

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre section mtg broken system still fully suported

front wipers poor still clearing screen

rear axle bushes split no exsses play

Fail 16 Jul 2010 53,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre section mtg broken system still fully suported

front wipers poor still clearing screen

rear axle bushes split no exsses play

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,614 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,609 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,405 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 BWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FM02 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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