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AE51 OFW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 91,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,953 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,953 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both-sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,993 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,434 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,599 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 18 Nov 2014 70,599 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

offside inner driveshaft gaitor securing device missing (cable tie/jubilee clip)

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,222 miles

Engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,603 miles

front anti-roll bar links worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,927 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 53,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,999 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OFW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

AE51 OFW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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