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FM02 EUD

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,327 mi
Last recorded78,327 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Disc back plate corroded

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 78,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,309 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,550 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,123 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 57,650 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,399 miles

o/s/r door will not open from inside or outside

Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,399 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)

o/s/r door will not open from inside or outside

Pass 14 Jun 2008 44,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 37,138 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,228 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 EUD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EUD, 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 EUD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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