MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
auxillary power cable from battery positive terminal frayed at terminal.
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated
nearside rear brake pipe / flexi hose slkightly corroded
offside front lower suspension amr rear bush deteriated
offside rear brake pipe / felxi hose slightly corroded
plastic casing missing from nearside rear seat belt stalk
slight play in O/S inner rack joint
unable to fully check condition of nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake pads slightly rubbing on corrosion on discs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
auxillary power cable from battery positive terminal frayed at terminal.
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated
nearside rear brake pipe / flexi hose slkightly corroded
offside front lower suspension amr rear bush deteriated
offside rear brake pipe / felxi hose slightly corroded
plastic casing missing from nearside rear seat belt stalk
unable to fully check condition of nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake pads slightly rubbing on corrosion on discs
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
engine management light on
front bumper damaged
front bumper insecure
number plates have 3d lettering
spare tyre flat
wipers poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 WBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?
AE51 WBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2001.
Is AE51 WBV safe to buy?
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