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AE51 DZV

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,002 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 123,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 122,982 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2012 116,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 106,617 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,152 miles

Both rear discs corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S front lower door hinge seizing

O/S rear tyre cracked in the tread & worn badly on inner edge

Rear wiper not working

Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,151 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear discs corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S front lower door hinge seizing

O/S rear tyre cracked in the tread & worn badly on inner edge

Rear wiper not working

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,014 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,855 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,653 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 DZV is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DZV, 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 DZV registered?

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

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