2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE51 DZF
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 55,479 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE51 DZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 55,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE51 DZF 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 (AE51 DZF) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexy (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexy (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AE51 DZF Mileage History
- 19/08/202235,438 mi
- 27/07/202340,797 mi+5,359 mi
- 28/08/202446,525 mi+5,728 mi
- 30/08/202446,529 mi+4 mi
- 05/09/202555,479 mi+8,950 mi
Average of roughly 6,577 miles per year across 5 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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