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AE51 DZH

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,770 mi
Last recorded143,770 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 143,770 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 143,770 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 139,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 135,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 135,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 126,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,002 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 117,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.953 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.494% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.074 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 109,553 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 109,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1034 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.429 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,004 miles

corrosion on coil springs

Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,358 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,350 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc's worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,811 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear disc's worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,408 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,738 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 DZH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

AE51 DZH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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