2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · X511 BBW
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/02/2001. Recorded mileage 139,292 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1781cc
X511 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 139,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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X511 BBW Mileage History
- 22/06/2022137,793 mi
- 22/06/2023138,629 mi+836 mi
- 04/07/2023138,630 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/2025139,290 mi+660 mi
- 28/07/2026139,292 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X511 BBW 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 (X511 BBW) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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