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2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R70 WAB

R70 WAB

2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/09/2001. Recorded mileage 160,601 miles. MOT valid until 22/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1984cc

R70 WAB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
  • 160,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R70 WAB Mileage History

  1. 20/10/2022159,223 mi
  2. 23/09/2023160,167 mi+944 mi
  3. 12/09/2024160,363 mi+196 mi
  4. 13/09/2024160,363 mi
  5. 26/08/2025160,601 mi+238 mi

Average of roughly 483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R70 WAB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (R70 WAB) between October 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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