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AE51 WBU

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,667 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit

Fail 13 Mar 2019 103,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,470 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)

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 80,177 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriated/split but does no have excess play

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,177 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriated/split but does no have excess play

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,352 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,352 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,860 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,050 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,637 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 53,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,860 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,966 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

exhaust brackets broken

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,794 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

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 WBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WBU, 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.

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What year was AE51 WBU registered?

AE51 WBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AE51 WBU safe to buy?

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