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AF51CDY
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF51CDY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 25 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
21
Passes
6
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
13 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,978 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,085 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2025 15 Jun 202623 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,387 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,066 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,162 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front exhaust pipe damaged
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,741 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,269 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,070 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 15 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,764 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018 15 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,764 MI
15 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,870 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017 15 Jun 202624 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,540 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016 15 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 14,498 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 15 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,629 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 15 Jun 202620 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,794 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,794 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,276 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,804 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011 15 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,674 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 15 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,190 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,193 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 15 Jun 202616 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,133 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007 15 Jun 202615 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 21,054 MI
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AF51CDY was registered on 2001-12-12
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