2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE51 UOC
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 84,337 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE51 UOC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2016
- 84,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE51 UOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (AE51 UOC) between October 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)”.
AE51 UOC Mileage History
- 19/10/200666,374 mi
- 19/10/200666,374 mi
- 20/10/200781,075 mi+14,701 mi
- 01/04/200998,071 mi+16,996 mi
- 31/03/2010103,710 mi+5,639 mi
- 01/04/2010103,713 mi+3 mi
- 22/03/2011111,583 mi+7,870 mi
- 25/03/2011111,583 mi
- 18/04/2012122,228 mi+10,645 mi
- 08/08/2013140,462 mi+18,234 mi
- 08/08/2014144,263 mi+3,801 mi
- 10/08/2015147,416 mi+3,153 mi
- 17/09/201684,337 mi-63,079 mi
- 17/09/201684,337 mi
Average of roughly 1,812 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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