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AE51 AOP

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,340 mi
Last recorded199,340 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 199,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 188,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 24 Nov 2021 178,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 178,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 172,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 172,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 159,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 153,510 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside feeding to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside and offside (2.2.D.2b)

light damage to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 11 May 2017 149,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 145,476 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PAD THIN

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED

Pass 16 Apr 2015 142,592 miles

both rear tyres starting to mis-shape

Pass 17 Apr 2014 137,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 129,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,513 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 119,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 113,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 81,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 62,913 miles

oil leak from engine

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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AE51 AOP is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AE51 AOP, 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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AE51 AOP is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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