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A10 YSC

2001 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,285 mi
Last recorded27,285 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,285 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 20,490 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 14,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 4,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,882 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,299 miles

Airbag warning light on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,326 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 106,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,016 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M AND BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6M AND BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE NEEDS NEW TYRE SOON AS POSSIBLE

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B ON 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 96,499 miles

nsf inner drive shaft gaiter split

rear axle bushes have slight play in

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

slight crack in zone b of screen

slight exhaust blow behind cat

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in nsf shock

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,898 miles

windscreen damaged middle zone b

Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen damaged middle zone b

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,920 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 67,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A10 YSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 YSC, 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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A10 YSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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