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AE51 OFD

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,287 mi
Last recorded103,287 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,287 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,612 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 95,605 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,031 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 49,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,090 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 24,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,850 miles

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

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 OFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

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

Is AE51 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OFD shows 15 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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