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FM02 EWT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,028 mi
Last recorded153,028 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 153,028 miles

exhaust heat shield insurcure

rear axle moun ting rubber bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 1 Jul 2011 153,028 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insurcure

rear axle moun ting rubber bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 13 Apr 2010 139,634 miles

recomend offside front wiper replaced only clearing one way

Pass 13 Mar 2009 127,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 114,645 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 114,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 99,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,242 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 82,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 EWT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM02 EWT registered?

FM02 EWT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is FM02 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 EWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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