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AE51 YFD

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,196 mi
Last recorded73,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,196 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 69,099 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 67,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 66,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,844 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from poly v belt area

Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

noise from poly v belt area

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deterioated

major water ingress ingress into vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2016 59,000 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deterioated

major water ingress ingress into vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust deteriated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 57,981 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust deteriated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,718 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 55,716 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,396 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,550 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,851 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 YFD is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

AE51 YFD is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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