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AE51 BZL

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,930 mi
Last recorded74,930 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,930 miles

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

n/s rear tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 74,928 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,717 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,130 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,233 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,718 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,035 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 19,833 miles

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

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 BZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZL, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 BZL?

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What year was AE51 BZL registered?

AE51 BZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AE51 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BZL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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