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AE51 WBF

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,534 mi
Last recorded114,534 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage on the off side

Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage on the off side

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,980 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,594 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,209 miles

headlight glass cracked

Fail 27 May 2009 67,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlight glass cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 61,338 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 52,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 60,956 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 WBF is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 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 WBF, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 WBF registered?

AE51 WBF is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is AE51 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 WBF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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