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AE51 OFH

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,212 mi
Last recorded111,212 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,477 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken , but still supporting exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,436 miles

engine management amp on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,022 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,813 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,021 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 85,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 82,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 76,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 76,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,559 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 52,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OFH is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

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

Is AE51 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OFH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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