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AD51 VXM

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,947 mi
Last recorded196,947 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 196,947 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2019 184,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2018 172,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 172,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 160,899 miles

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

Rear both bump stops split and parted

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

fuel pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2017 160,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken top coil (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Rear both bump stops split and parted

Rear brake disc faces corroded

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

fuel pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 146,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 146,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 128,206 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SHAPE INNER EDGE

Offside Front LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLITING ALOT

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Front SERVO PIPE HARD PLASTIC CRACKING

Fail 26 Nov 2015 128,206 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SHAPE INNER EDGE

Offside Front LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLITING ALOT

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Front SERVO PIPE HARD PLASTIC CRACKING

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,366 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 96,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,553 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 88,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,704 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 41,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,892 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 29,444 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,146 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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AD51 VXM is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

AD51 VXM is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is AD51 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VXM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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