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AE51 YFK

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,921 mi
Last recorded139,921 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 139,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Cracked. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 136,074 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,795 miles

EML on

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 129,795 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML on

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,750 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,606 miles

rear axle beam bushes worn.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 114,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle beam bushes worn.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,915 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,489 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,055 miles

offside rear tyre ON legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,793 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,161 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 63,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,199 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 YFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

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

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