MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged but still clearly legable
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AE51 OGL safe to buy?
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