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AE51 CCU

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,794 mi
Last recorded141,794 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,794 miles

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

handbrake cables cracked and swollen

Fail 5 Mar 2019 141,714 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up not safe to drive (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake cables cracked and swollen

Pass 24 Feb 2018 131,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 131,680 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 123,221 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear suspension & under body corroded

front to rear exhaust corroded

front wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,068 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 118,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 244,944 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 244,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 234,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play/noise in n/s/front suspension top mounting

Fail 1 Aug 2013 234,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play/noise in n/s/front suspension top mounting

Pass 17 Jul 2012 209,194 miles

play in steering rack n/s track rod

Fail 16 Jul 2012 209,194 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

play in steering rack n/s track rod

srs light is on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 183,111 miles

oil level is just below the minimum mark

phone/sat nav holder removed from the windscreen

slight play in the steering rack on n/s

Pass 29 Jul 2010 158,606 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jul 2010 157,912 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,039 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front wiper blades smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2008 113,381 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,631 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,188 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 86,188 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2005 71,060 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 CCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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