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AE51 WBX

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,435 mi
Last recorded101,435 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,435 miles

asvises slight movement in offside track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,884 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,291 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly insecure

Rear axle bushes showing wear and slight movement

Rear brake pipes showing signs of swelling under plastic cover

Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly insecure

Rear axle bushes showing wear and slight movement

Rear brake pipes showing signs of swelling under plastic cover

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,829 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,749 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,749 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,117 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,944 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,749 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 WBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

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

Is AE51 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 WBX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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