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AE51 YDJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,605 mi
Last recorded70,605 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,605 miles

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

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

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

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

both registration plates delaminating - but legible

centre exhaust box mount broken - but system secure

rear bump stops starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,310 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust support bracket broken causing rattle

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,794 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushs slightly perished

center exhaust bracket broken but still secure

top engine breather hoses split

Fail 9 Dec 2013 62,794 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushs slightly perished

center exhaust bracket broken but still secure

top engine breather hoses split

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,721 miles

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

both number plates delaminating but legible

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken, but system supported

offside rear spring corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,293 miles

breather pipe split under bonnet

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,773 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear number plate started fading

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,551 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty and starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,654 miles

front shock top mount s have slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,937 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 YDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

AE51 YDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AE51 YDJ safe to buy?

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