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AE51 OFX

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 121,917 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 121,917 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,990 miles

front discs and pads worn

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

rear discs and pads worn

steering rack gaitors twisted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 105,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs and pads worn

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

rear discs and pads worn

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,269 miles

front brake pads low

nearside headlight damaged

offside fornt tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake pads low

nearside headlight damaged

offside fornt tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,480 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid contaminated

nearside headlamp holed

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid contaminated

nearside headlamp holed

Pass 5 Mar 2011 89,641 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 89,641 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,572 miles

tyre tread depths low

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,047 miles

Centre 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 OFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

AE51 OFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is AE51 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OFX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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