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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2.0L Petrol

BO51 AOM

Vehicle Insight Summary

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — Petrol, 1984cc. This vehicle has 151,260 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Valid

Expires 21/09/2026

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/09/2026

£8.99

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Mileage: 151,260
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 1984cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Jul 2026, 07:09

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2001 Volkswagen Golf (BO51 AOM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2023 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

45/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,200-£1,500

Mileage

The mileage of 151,260 is at or slightly...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution. While the Golf is a classic choice, this specific vehicle shows a recurring and serious issue with the Engine Management Light (EML) that requires immediate professional diagnosis.

Your primary focus must be the Engine Management Light. The MOT history shows a 'Major' failure in 2024 and a 'PRS' failure in 2025 for the same issue: the EML being inoperative or indicating a malfunction. This is a significant red flag; if the light doesn't work, you won't know if the engine is experiencing critical faults. Do not buy this car without a diagnostic scan from a specialist to confirm why the light is failing.

Secondly, check the service history for evidence of engine mounting and suspension maintenance. The 2018 MOT flagged deteriorated engine mountings and anti-roll bar linkages. While these were advisories then, you should check if they have been addressed. Finally, negotiate the price downwards to account for the potential cost of resolving electronic engine faults and the high mileage.

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