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AE51 ODT

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,932 mi
Last recorded84,932 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ODT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,932 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2010 84,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,808 miles

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

n/s/front mirror glass cracked.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 61,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,300 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 ODT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 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 ODT, 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 24 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 ODT?

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What year was AE51 ODT registered?

AE51 ODT is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is AE51 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ODT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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