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AE51 AVC

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 165,180 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 164,960 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 152,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring very corroded

Offside Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Pass 18 Sep 2018 142,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 130,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear subframe bushes starting to unbond and perish

vehicle only just passed the front brake uneven test

wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,089 miles

Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

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

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

Rear subframe bushes starting to unbond

Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,091 miles

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

rear side lights faint

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,523 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 107,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,263 miles

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

drive boots starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,239 miles

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

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

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

o/s cv gaiter seeping grease

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,029 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 1 Sep 2007 56,172 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 40,038 miles

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

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 AVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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