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AE51 OGL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,278 mi
Last recorded149,278 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2011 149,278 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Damage to vehicle at front, bonnet not fully flush with wings.

Engine management light on dash.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

SRS light on dash, AIR BAGS deactivated.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 138,908 miles

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

front number plate damaged but still clearly legable

Fail 16 Jan 2010 138,835 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)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate damaged but still clearly legable

Fail 5 Jan 2009 126,336 miles

Front valance insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

AIR LEAK ENGINE AREA ONLY JUST MET EMMISIONS

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Jan 2009 126,336 miles

Front valance insecure

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

AIR LEAK ENGINE AREA ONLY JUST MET EMMISIONS

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Jul 2007 103,936 miles

air bag warning lamp stays on and nearside door open warning lamp stays on

rear seat loaded with laundry ect ect, rear belts not fully checked

Pass 12 Jan 2007 97,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 78,602 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 OGL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OGL, 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 OGL registered?

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

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