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AE51 BYY

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,979 mi
Last recorded131,979 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 131,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2015 130,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 1 May 2015 130,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Feb 2014 120,992 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,151 miles

both front brake discs corrored on inner edge both front tyres worn on inner edges all brake hub components badly corrored

Fail 12 Oct 2012 105,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front brake discs corrored on inner edge both front tyres worn on inner edges all brake hub components badly corrored

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,286 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Play In Both Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Ball Joints

Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,874 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Scored

Offside Inner C.V Gaitor Pin Holed

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,191 miles

Both Front Tyres 3.5mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Slight Movement In Offside Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Rod

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,774 miles

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

slight stone chips in w/screen,h/lamp protectors fitted,osr seat belt twisted,rear brakes noisey on brake test.tapley meter brake tested,inner rear arches covered

Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 79,958 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

small tears in n/s/f wiper.

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 BYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYY, 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 AE51 BYY registered?

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

Is AE51 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BYY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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