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AE51 YDD

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 97,682 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 90,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,334 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,135 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,249 miles

Both front Wipers smearing slightly and Both front wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under ABS pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,931 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped off

Front Play in front anti roll bar and bushes

Front exhaust bracket snapped off

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 62,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake fluid weeping from corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust bracket snapped off

Front Play in front anti roll bar and bushes

Front exhaust bracket snapped off

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,166 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,609 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mounting is broken but the system is still adeqautely supported

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,609 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mounting is broken but the system is still adeqautely supported

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,136 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,943 miles

Rear axle beam bushes perishing not resulting in excessive play

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,299 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,589 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Axle Bushes worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,589 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Axle Bushes worn

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,894 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear number plate has slight water ingress

Rear wiper juddering

Pass 23 Dec 2006 36,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,323 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 YDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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