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AE51 YCG

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 139,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2024 133,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 127,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 119,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 113,241 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 100,155 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 100,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,007 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,007 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mounting insecur

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,646 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket bolt missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,596 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 62,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,053 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 YCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YCG, 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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AE51 YCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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