2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · DF51 AEK
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2001. Recorded mileage 92,716 miles. MOT valid until 07/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1781cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DF51 AEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 92,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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DF51 AEK Mileage History
- 12/02/202590,240 mi
- 03/04/202590,299 mi+59 mi
- 14/06/202590,301 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/202692,716 mi+2,415 mi
- 09/05/202692,716 mi
Average of roughly 2,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF51 AEK 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 (DF51 AEK) between February 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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 (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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