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AE51 WBV

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,576 mi
Last recorded107,576 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 107,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 102,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 79,084 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 79,084 miles

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.

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 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?

The MOT history for AE51 WBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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