MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs pitted and pads low
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
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
advise brake inspection
both front tyres low in centre
rear number plate starting to delaminate
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
slight play in front anti roll bar bushes
slight play in steering rack
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
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for AE51 YEK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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