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AE51 YFR

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,373 mi
Last recorded55,373 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 55,373 miles

offside front sill creased

rear brake pads worn? wearing

Fail 24 May 2019 55,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front sill creased

rear brake pads worn? wearing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge 175/80 r14 88t (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,854 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,908 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,831 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,144 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,563 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,115 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,929 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,923 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 23,923 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Dec 2005 21,452 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 YFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 YFR registered?

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

Is AE51 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YFR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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