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AE51 OGG

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,809 mi
Last recorded104,809 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,809 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,459 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 86,458 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 83,969 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , RAD HAS A SMALL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,916 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)

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

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

SMALL LEAK ON RADIATOR , OFFSIDE TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , CAM BELT DUE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSEED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,308 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST , OFFSIDE TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , BOTH REAR WHEEL RIMS DENTED ON INNER RIMS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 8 Nov 2011 80,308 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST , OFFSIDE TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , BOTH REAR WHEEL RIMS DENTED ON INNER RIMS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,356 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,356 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2009 69,846 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,370 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 48,370 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 42,759 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 OGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

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

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