MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake cables cracked and swollen
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
play in steering rack n/s track rod
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise front wiper blades smeary
Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components
centre exhaust bracket broken
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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