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AE51 YDY

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 104,761 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 104,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre and rear exhaust sections leaking gas (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 98,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,805 miles

service light on

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (clip broken) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pads low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

service light on

Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,019 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,138 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 71,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,307 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,306 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,949 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 52,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,873 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

suspect rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,250 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,794 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear axle bushes starting to split and unbond,not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 31,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,571 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 29,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,476 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,719 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 22,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,522 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,522 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 YDY is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is AE51 YDY safe to buy?

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