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AE51 WBW

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,904 mi
Last recorded79,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,904 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 79,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,052 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,052 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,066 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

offside front discs slightly warped

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and side wall scuffed

power steering pipe under bonnet damp

rear discs rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,030 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle bushes worn

offside front discs slightly warped

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and side wall scuffed

power steering pipe under bonnet damp

rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,186 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 WBW is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

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

Is AE51 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 WBW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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