2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AY51 LFO
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 205,086 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY51 LFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 205,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AY51 LFO Mileage History
- 31/03/2022188,623 mi
- 28/02/2023191,784 mi+3,161 mi
- 05/03/2024203,053 mi+11,269 mi
- 12/03/2025204,810 mi+1,757 mi
- 07/07/2026205,086 mi+276 mi
Average of roughly 3,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY51 LFO 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 (AY51 LFO) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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