2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · DX51 EWM
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 167,544 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX51 EWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2025
- 167,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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DX51 EWM 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 (DX51 EWM) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DX51 EWM Mileage History
- 30/10/2023164,817 mi
- 31/10/2023164,819 mi+2 mi
- 28/10/2024165,861 mi+1,042 mi
- 28/10/2024165,863 mi+2 mi
- 07/11/2025167,544 mi+1,681 mi
Average of roughly 1,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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