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AE51 BZC

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,641 mi
Last recorded80,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 80,641 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,749 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,745 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,430 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,005 miles

centre exhaust bracket detatched

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,882 miles

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 BZC is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

AE51 BZC is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AE51 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BZC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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