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AE51 BZD

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,464 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear discs due to being stood

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,285 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,338 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,486 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated, recommend investigation.

Front tyres worn, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside rear axle bush deteriorating, recommend replace.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,745 miles

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

some cracking evident on inner wall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,056 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 33,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

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

Is AE51 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BZD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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