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AE51 DZM

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,577 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray broken & o/s/f wheel arch trim

Fail 8 Sep 2011 109,389 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes out of balance undertray broken & insure & o/s/f wheelarch trim broken rear brake disc's worn & corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 98,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,446 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,463 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 46,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,557 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 DZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 DZM?

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What year was AE51 DZM registered?

AE51 DZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AE51 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DZM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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