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A19 LKE

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,508 mi
Last recorded103,508 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,508 miles

N/S/Front pad wiring loose

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible noise from rear shock absorbers

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 87,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

minor leak around front pipe exhaust.

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,794 miles

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

minor leak around front pipe exhaust.

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,258 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust+bracket deteriorating.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s+n/s/r subframe bushes almost deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 82,254 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust+bracket deteriorating.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s+n/s/r subframe bushes almost deteriorated.

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.

o/s/r brake disc corroding badly.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,904 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure.

handbrake close to full travel.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s+n/s/r axle/subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r brake discs pitted/corroding.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,888 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

centre exhaust bracket becoming insecure.

handbrake close to full travel.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s+n/s/r axle/subframe bushes.

o/s+n/s/r brake discs pitted/corroding.

o/s/f+o/s/r tyres just above 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,543 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 69,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,529 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light displayed

oil filter corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2008 60,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

engine management light displayed

oil filter corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2006 53,056 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Engine Management Light On, Engine Over Filled With Oil, Auxillary Drive Belt Badly Perished.

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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A19 LKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 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 A19 LKE, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A19 LKE registered?

A19 LKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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