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AE51 YEV

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,524 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre has a small cut on side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,527 miles

non of the rear seat belts could be tested due to child seats

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Fail 8 Sep 2008 64,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,218 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 YEV is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

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

Is AE51 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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