2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GK51 ARO
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/10/2001. Recorded mileage 88,014 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1390cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GK51 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2024
- 88,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GK51 ARO Mileage History
- 26/10/202178,615 mi
- 26/10/202178,615 mi
- 03/10/202280,638 mi+2,023 mi
- 03/10/202280,638 mi
- 10/01/202488,014 mi+7,376 mi
Average of roughly 4,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK51 ARO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (GK51 ARO) between October 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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