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FM02 BYF

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,366 mi
Last recorded124,366 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,515 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear axle bushs slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2011 117,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear axle bushs slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2010 108,532 miles

OUTER SIDEWALL CUT ON OFFSIDE REAR, NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES.BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Fail 24 Jun 2010 108,532 miles

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

OUTER SIDEWALL CUT ON OFFSIDE REAR, NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES.BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,829 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 85,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 74,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 62,200 miles

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

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 BYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYF, 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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What year was FM02 BYF registered?

FM02 BYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is FM02 BYF safe to buy?

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