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AE51 OGA

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,033 mi
Last recorded176,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 176,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2017 168,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 152,340 miles

exhaust front mounting

Pass 1 Sep 2015 137,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 132,924 miles

Damage to nearside headlamp

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 132,924 miles

Damage to nearside headlamp

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Dec 2013 124,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 117,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,206 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 99,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,625 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 OGA 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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

AE51 OGA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is AE51 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OGA 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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