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AE51 CFY

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,208 mi
Last recorded166,208 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 166,208 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 166,208 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 143,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 143,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 120,741 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,891 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,841 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,442 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,553 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,777 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,654 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 CFY is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

AE51 CFY is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AE51 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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