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AE51 AUN

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,524 mi
Last recorded152,524 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 152,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 152,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 151,367 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,585 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 31 Jan 2014 140,585 miles

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

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 128,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,640 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 95,399 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,000 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,206 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Slight damage to nearside headlamp glass

Slight damage to offside rear outer body sill

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 75,206 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to nearside headlamp glass

Slight damage to offside rear outer body sill

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 61,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 48,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,647 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 42,647 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AE51 AUN is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AE51 AUN, 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 AE51 AUN registered?

AE51 AUN is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AE51 AUN safe to buy?

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