2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DU51 AVZ
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 168,227 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU51 AVZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 168,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU51 AVZ 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 (DU51 AVZ) between December 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DU51 AVZ Mileage History
- 06/12/2021164,631 mi
- 17/12/2021164,669 mi+38 mi
- 11/07/2023168,227 mi+3,558 mi
- 11/07/2023168,227 mi
Average of roughly 2,257 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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