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AE51 OEM

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 119,516 miles

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

O/S Front Wheel Binding

Fail 27 May 2014 119,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Can't See Front And Rear Brake Pads

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

O/S Front Wheel Binding

Pass 16 May 2013 107,030 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 107,030 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 95,419 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 83,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 74,813 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 74,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,633 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advise engine light on

Pass 9 May 2008 58,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 40,346 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pads suspected low all round †

Pass 9 May 2006 40,346 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pads suspected low all round †

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 OEM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OEM, 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.

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What year was AE51 OEM registered?

AE51 OEM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is AE51 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OEM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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