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AE51 OGC

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,145 mi
Last recorded80,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,145 miles

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,759 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,759 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,570 miles

nearside rear dics rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,760 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2006 40,833 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 OGC is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

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

Is AE51 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OGC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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