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AE51 OFM

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 104,212 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,198 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml on

Pass 4 Feb 2017 99,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tires getting low 3mm

fuel cap seal beginning to perish and crack

Fail 4 Feb 2017 99,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tires getting low 3mm

fuel cap seal beginning to perish and crack

Fail 18 Jan 2017 99,152 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Front Coolant leak rad from both bottom corner ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe wet but unsure if coming from pipe or gearbox (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount on rear of back box corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Oil leak leak from front and back of engine ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer low but unable to see inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine light on

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle rubber bush starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to crack but not leaking at this time

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,812 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,028 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 94,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine mangement light on

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,023 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 87,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,663 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 73,000 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,743 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,728 miles

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

one new one old shock absorber fitted to front

Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,892 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
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AE51 OFM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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