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AE51 OFB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 115,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 109,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 minor area of damage in swept area, 1 minor area of damage in zone A and a large crack more than 40mm outside zone A within swept area but not seriously affecting forward view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 100,534 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminated, unable to read by an ANPR camera (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 minor area of damage in swept area, 1 minor area of damage in zone A and a large crack more than 40mm outside zone A within swept area but not seriously affecting forward view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing low - 2.5mm

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper gearbox mount weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing low - 2.5mm

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper gearbox mount weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,224 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 80,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2015 73,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,791 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,186 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,186 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,428 miles

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

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,040 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,380 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear mudguard insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,347 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 24,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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 OFB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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