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FM02 CZZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,314 mi
Last recorded173,314 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 CZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 173,314 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 173,314 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 167,953 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 159,336 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 155,788 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 144,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 137,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT / CENTRE JOINER SLEEVE CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside & Offside front tyres approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm

Fail 6 Jan 2016 137,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT / CENTRE JOINER SLEEVE CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside & Offside front tyres approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 128,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,598 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 116,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,789 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,753 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,915 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,915 miles

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)

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 CZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CZZ, 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 CZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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