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AD51 WXK

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,018 mi
Last recorded172,018 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 172,018 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 172,018 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Nov 2018 168,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 163,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 159,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,259 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 148,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 141,024 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 140,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,341 miles

advise damage to offside outer sill

Fail 26 Oct 2012 135,341 miles

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

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

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

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

advise damage to offside outer sill

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,969 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 107,048 miles

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

OS Sill slighty damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,517 miles

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

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

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 WXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AD51 WXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 WXK registered?

AD51 WXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is AD51 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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