MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 YED is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 YED, 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 YED registered?
AE51 YED is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2001.
Is AE51 YED safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 YED shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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