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AE51 DYW

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,553 mi
Last recorded138,553 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 138,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,076 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 131,076 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,937 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 120,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,864 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 107,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,364 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 22 Aug 2015 93,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 80,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,992 miles

EML light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door handle difficult to open

Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,991 miles

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

EML light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door handle difficult to open

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,661 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,661 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,327 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,216 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,093 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 19,977 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 DYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

AE51 DYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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