2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF51 XNC
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 141,667 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF51 XNC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2023
- 141,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF51 XNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (AF51 XNC) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2023 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
AF51 XNC Mileage History
- 22/06/2022131,054 mi
- 30/06/2022131,373 mi+319 mi
- 03/07/2023141,667 mi+10,294 mi
- 06/07/2023141,667 mi
Average of roughly 10,227 miles per year across 4 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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