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OV02 AOC

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,027 mi
Last recorded130,027 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 AOC
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 130,027 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lense cracked

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 119,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 117,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,314 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,568 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise corrosion at rear silencer outer skin

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,873 miles

advis rear silencer outer skin corroded

advise cut in offside front tyre wall

advise offside front tyre edge worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,873 miles

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

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

advis rear silencer outer skin corroded

advise cut in offside front tyre wall

advise offside front tyre edge worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 85,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,960 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 74,042 miles

advise front offside tyre edge wear

advise hand brake lever travel

Fail 24 May 2011 74,042 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise front offside tyre edge wear

advise hand brake lever travel

Pass 25 May 2010 64,584 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,436 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 54,430 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 19 May 2008 44,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,191 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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OV02 AOC is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV02 AOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV02 AOC registered?

OV02 AOC is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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The MOT history for OV02 AOC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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