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AE51 ODU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,464 mi
Last recorded140,464 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 140,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 128,652 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 112,614 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 112,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 99,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,796 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 ODU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ODU, 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

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What year was AE51 ODU registered?

AE51 ODU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is AE51 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ODU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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