2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AY51 MFX
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 104,719 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY51 MFX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 104,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY51 MFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (AY51 MFX) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AY51 MFX Mileage History
- 19/05/2022104,717 mi
- 19/05/2022104,719 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,268 miles per year across 2 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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