2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · EK51 YUD
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 161,890 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK51 YUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 161,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK51 YUD 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 (EK51 YUD) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
EK51 YUD Mileage History
- 10/08/2023158,462 mi
- 24/07/2024159,001 mi+539 mi
- 24/07/2024159,004 mi+3 mi
- 04/08/2025160,437 mi+1,433 mi
- 21/07/2026161,890 mi+1,453 mi
Average of roughly 1,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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