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AE51 YEK

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,803 mi
Last recorded133,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 133,803 miles

exhaust system / fuel tank straps / rear brake hose ferrules - Corroded

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit 2mm

nearside front dip beam light output slightly reduced

nearside front track rod (rack end) - play

nearside rear brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm - tyre-wall perishing - deep cuts - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear wheel arch damage

Fail 4 Jun 2015 133,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on and misfire

exhaust system / fuel tank straps / rear brake hose ferrules - Corroded

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit 2mm

nearside front dip beam light output slightly reduced

nearside front track rod (rack end) - play

nearside rear brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm - tyre-wall perishing - deep cuts - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear wheel arch damage

Pass 5 Jun 2014 127,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,800 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 123,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 117,280 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs pitted and pads low

Fail 2 Apr 2012 117,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

front discs pitted and pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 111,465 miles

engine management lamp on

front pipe flexy has slight blow

offside & nearside front bottom wishbone inner bushes weak

offside & nearside front tyres worn close to limit

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,298 miles

advise brake inspection

both front tyres low in centre

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Dec 2009 106,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise brake inspection

both front tyres low in centre

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Nov 2008 94,239 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2008 94,115 miles

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

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)

damage to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Dec 2007 79,616 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,409 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 30 Nov 2005 53,275 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 YEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

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

Is AE51 YEK safe to buy?

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