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AE51 YDU

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,757 mi
Last recorded85,757 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,757 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

rear discs very very poor, stop light switch poor

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2009 79,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 581,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 581,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,399 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 YDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YDU, 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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What year was AE51 YDU registered?

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

Is AE51 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YDU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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