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AE51 BZT

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,445 mi
Last recorded167,445 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 167,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Nearside slight leak and play rack

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 157,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 146,197 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,125 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 127,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 117,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 117,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,943 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,943 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 93,204 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 93,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 48,131 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 BZT is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

AE51 BZT is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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