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FM02 CZK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,767 mi
Last recorded168,767 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 168,767 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in various places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking oil from gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 157,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

steel wheel fitted to offside rear all others alloy

Fail 12 Jun 2018 157,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

steel wheel fitted to offside rear all others alloy

Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,407 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 145,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 132,273 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 117,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 117,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 100,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,130 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 May 2012 90,768 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 90,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper rubbers are split

slight play in n/s track rod inner ball joint

Fail 28 May 2011 84,937 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper rubbers are split

slight play in n/s track rod inner ball joint

Fail 5 Jun 2010 78,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 69,572 miles

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

unable to inspect n/s.f seat belt child seat fitted.

Pass 31 May 2008 55,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads wearing low o/s

Pass 26 May 2007 45,686 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 45,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 35,936 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 CZK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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