2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · X118 AAL
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 113,784 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2792cc
X118 AAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 113,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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X118 AAL Mileage History
- 07/01/2022109,557 mi
- 03/01/2023111,491 mi+1,934 mi
- 09/03/2024113,265 mi+1,774 mi
- 07/03/2025113,784 mi+519 mi
Average of roughly 1,337 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
X118 AAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (X118 AAL) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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