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AD51 WWL

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 138,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 135,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2015 135,198 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2014 135,168 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise lower front bumper missing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,530 miles

both front suspension arm has slightly movement

front number plate has cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2013 126,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspension arm has slightly movement

front number plate has cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 118,206 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 112,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,669 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2010 108,729 miles

Electronic throttle body faulty

Front discs lipped and corroding

Front pads starting to get low

O/S/F outer pad not in full contact with disc

O/S/R outer pad low

Oil leak

Rear box corroding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2010 108,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Electronic throttle body faulty

Front discs lipped and corroding

Front pads starting to get low

O/S/F outer pad not in full contact with disc

O/S/R outer pad low

Oil leak

Rear box corroding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,081 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2009 103,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,839 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,814 miles

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

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 WWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD51 WWL, 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 WWL registered?

AD51 WWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AD51 WWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WWL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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