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AE51 BZH

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,620 mi
Last recorded101,620 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,683 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,579 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,679 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded adrift

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

os rear view mirror damaged & glass cracked

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,123 miles

O/S wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,515 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket adrift due to corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,593 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 BZH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

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

Is AE51 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BZH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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