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AF51YWX
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF51YWX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,077 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020 18 Dec 201916 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint clamp (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake pipes corroded
- osr lamps dim
- nsf tyre worn to limit
- fuel filter insecure
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,265 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- advised rear discs rusty
- advised top shock mounts worn
- advised engine squeek
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advised rear discs rusty
- advised top shock mounts worn
- advised engine squeek
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,016 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- N/S sill damaged
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- N/S sill damaged
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,391 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- advised brake pipes got plastic coating
- advised rad leaking
- advised alt belt noisey
8 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advised brake pipes got plastic coating
- advised rad leaking
- advised alt belt noisey
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,367 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 21 Dec 201529 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,086 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015 29 Sep 201418 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,887 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 18 Sep 201317 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,949 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,266 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
14 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,266 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
25 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,354 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011 25 Aug 201013 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,616 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2010 13 Aug 20098 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,405 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 8 Aug 200831 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,200 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008 31 Aug 200721 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,356 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2007 21 Aug 20066 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 10,996 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2006 6 Sep 20055 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 10,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AF51YWX was registered on 2001-09-14
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