CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE51 OEC

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,637 mi
Last recorded106,637 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,637 miles

Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 166,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,518 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust hanger detatched

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre perishing

van tyre fitted o/s/r

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,377 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger detatched

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre perishing

van tyre fitted o/s/r

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,024 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split on ends

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 66,023 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust rattle from Catalytic converter

Nearside front wiper blade split on ends

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,387 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,675 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,119 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,495 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE51 OEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC?

You can check the full history of AE51 OEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE51 OEC registered?

AE51 OEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AE51 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OEC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 OEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE51 OEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.