2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BJ51 FXF
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2001. Recorded mileage 116,725 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1390cc
BJ51 FXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 116,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BJ51 FXF Mileage History
- 02/09/2024116,142 mi
- 11/09/2024116,151 mi+9 mi
- 25/09/2025116,666 mi+515 mi
- 03/10/2025116,725 mi+59 mi
- 03/10/2025116,725 mi
Average of roughly 538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ51 FXF 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 (BJ51 FXF) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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