2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · YN51 CFL
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 87,423 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2015.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YN51 CFL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2014
- 87,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YN51 CFL Mileage History
- 12/08/200623,127 mi
- 17/08/200729,216 mi+6,089 mi
- 15/08/200834,313 mi+5,097 mi
- 14/08/200941,122 mi+6,809 mi
- 16/08/201046,948 mi+5,826 mi
- 10/08/201154,784 mi+7,836 mi
- 10/08/201154,785 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/201259,865 mi+5,080 mi
- 14/08/201259,866 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/201364,007 mi+4,141 mi
- 07/08/201487,423 mi+23,416 mi
Average of roughly 8,051 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YN51 CFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (YN51 CFL) between August 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2014 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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