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AE51 OGS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,843 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 87,843 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,300 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,986 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 72,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 67,932 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 67,932 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,062 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,644 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

alt belt perishing

front wipers worn

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

o/s/f tyre perishing

stone chip on o/s lower windscreen out side swept area

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

o/s/r floorpan damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,417 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2006 43,374 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 OGS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

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

Is AE51 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OGS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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