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AD51 ETJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,298 mi
Last recorded221,298 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ETJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 221,298 miles

Coolant leak

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front road springs weak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 221,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front road springs weak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 221,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air box insecure

centre exhaust mount insecure but system still supported

offside rear sill damaged

brake warning light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2012 198,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 190,826 miles

both rear shockers in very poor condition

engine noisy

front anti roll bar bushes and drop links worn

front brake pads very low

gears very stiff

rear axle beam bushes worn

rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 190,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear shockers in very poor condition

engine noisy

front anti roll bar bushes and drop links worn

front brake pads very low

gears very stiff

rear axle beam bushes worn

rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 174,835 miles

all tyre treads very low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 156,268 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 156,268 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

freeplay in front drop links and roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2008 136,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 116,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate slightly dirty but still readable

Fail 13 Nov 2007 116,536 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate slightly dirty but still readable

Pass 21 Oct 2006 92,952 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AD51 ETJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD51 ETJ, 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 AD51 ETJ registered?

AD51 ETJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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