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AE51 YDP

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 107,855 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 106,858 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits - 1.743 - (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,933 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,460 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,792 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secures (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 62,792 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secures (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,158 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit approx. 2mm

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,158 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit approx. 2mm

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 40,716 miles

EML on

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,562 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 36,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,934 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,897 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 239,467 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,719 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 YDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc 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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

AE51 YDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AE51 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YDP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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