2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.8L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — PETROL, 1781cc. This vehicle has 159,834 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1781cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volkswagen Golf (Y811 BLS) from 2001 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2022 and November 2024.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 37 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 20 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”.
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Buyer's Guide
AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.
Our Verdict
Approach this 2001 Volkswagen Golf with extreme caution due to a chronic history of structural corrosion and frequent MOT first-time failures. While it currently holds a valid MOT until November 2024, the recurrent rust issues mean thorough underbody inspection is non-negotiable before buying.
When inspecting this vehicle, demand a comprehensive, documentary service history to verify how mechanical and structural issues have been rectified over the years. Pay very close attention to the sills, floorpan, and structural mounting points, as past MOT tests highlight severe corrosion around the outer sills and seat belt anchorages. Budget for potential future repairs regarding the advisory items noted in the latest test, including worn brake discs and corroded brake pipes.
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Data Sources
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