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AD51 WXS

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,359 mi
Last recorded184,359 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 184,359 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 184,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 171,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 157,370 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 143,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 130,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 115,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,461 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 85,018 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 85,018 miles

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)

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 WXS is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

AD51 WXS is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AD51 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WXS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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