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AE51 YDK

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,437 mi
Last recorded124,437 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,072 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 112,052 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,268 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 99,266 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,073 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,073 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,355 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 62,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,925 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 44,857 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 YDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

AE51 YDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AE51 YDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YDK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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