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AE51 YEB

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,656 mi
Last recorded115,656 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,656 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine management light on

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,836 miles

Both rear & nearside front to rear at rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 110,836 miles

Both rear & nearside front to rear at rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,510 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 105,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 101,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,478 miles

Both front shocks weak

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,834 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chip to offside front headlamp

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,302 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyre treads wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,289 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,826 miles

exhaust noisy and rattling

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside door mirror cracked

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Mar 2011 78,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust noisy and rattling

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside door mirror cracked

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/r foglight bulb blown

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,262 miles

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

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

n/s/r foglight bulb blown

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,013 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,879 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 47,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

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

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