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AE51 YCM

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,345 mi
Last recorded100,345 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,345 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 27 Feb 2018 90,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,163 miles

offside and nearside rear axle bushes bonding starting to seporate, but no excessive movement.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 81,163 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear axle bushes bonding starting to seporate, but no excessive movement.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,930 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 76,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working poor connection (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brakes sticking slightly and discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,706 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,330 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,412 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,228 miles

both wiper blades split

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2005 23,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s washer set high

Pass 3 Dec 2005 23,917 miles

o/s washer set high

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 YCM is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is AE51 YCM safe to buy?

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