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AE51 VVJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 136,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 119,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake borderline

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 102,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

1 ltr of engine oil added to bring to min level.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s rear brake binding.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,872 miles

N/s rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,495 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,893 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 VVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

AE51 VVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AE51 VVJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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