2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BK51 FCL
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 110,299 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK51 FCL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2025
- 110,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK51 FCL 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 (BK51 FCL) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BK51 FCL Mileage History
- 18/10/202299,973 mi
- 28/09/2023102,275 mi+2,302 mi
- 22/08/2024103,353 mi+1,078 mi
- 21/08/2025110,299 mi+6,946 mi
Average of roughly 3,633 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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