2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SF51 BZD
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 146,925 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF51 BZD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2017
- 146,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF51 BZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (SF51 BZD) between February 2006 and November 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
SF51 BZD Mileage History
- 09/02/200637,274 mi
- 30/08/200639,254 mi+1,980 mi
- 27/08/200744,668 mi+5,414 mi
- 28/08/200865,575 mi+20,907 mi
- 28/08/200865,575 mi
- 25/08/200983,482 mi+17,907 mi
- 27/08/200983,486 mi+4 mi
- 28/07/201089,655 mi+6,169 mi
- 29/07/201089,655 mi
- 01/07/201198,078 mi+8,423 mi
- 26/10/2012109,877 mi+11,799 mi
- 26/10/2012109,877 mi
- 05/11/2013117,457 mi+7,580 mi
- 06/11/2013117,457 mi
- 21/08/2015134,372 mi+16,915 mi
- 21/08/2015134,372 mi
- 12/09/2016139,881 mi+5,509 mi
- 15/09/2016139,923 mi+42 mi
- 07/11/2017146,925 mi+7,002 mi
Average of roughly 9,338 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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