MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,983 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit left rear tyre low on tread close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
idle speed uneven and hunting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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 YFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 YFF, 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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How do I check the history of AE51 YFF?
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What year was AE51 YFF registered?
AE51 YFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2001.
Is AE51 YFF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 YFF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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