2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EX51 VYV
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 188,635 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX51 VYV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 188,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX51 VYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (EX51 VYV) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose BOTH (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
EX51 VYV Mileage History
- 04/07/2022185,779 mi
- 04/07/2022185,750 mi-29 mi
- 26/06/2023188,635 mi+2,885 mi
Average of roughly 2,921 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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