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VW51 KPR

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,624 mi
Last recorded196,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 KPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 196,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2022 193,843 miles

Front inner to outer sills distorted

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

Fail 4 Dec 2022 193,843 miles

Front inner to outer sills distorted

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 157,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 123,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 115,033 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,732 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 85,155 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,566 miles

Front and rear registration deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,468 miles

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

Offside rear axle beam rubber bush deteriorated

Offside wiper blade poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,499 miles

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

front and rear number plates slight faded

Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,414 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slight faded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,841 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

carried out in wet conditions

centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,745 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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VW51 KPR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VW51 KPR, 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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VW51 KPR is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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