2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EY51 XGG
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/10/2001. Recorded mileage 197,473 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1896cc
EY51 XGG Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 197,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EY51 XGG Mileage History
- 04/10/200538,453 mi
- 04/10/200538,453 mi
- 12/10/200659,241 mi+20,788 mi
- 02/10/200775,104 mi+15,863 mi
- 03/10/200889,167 mi+14,063 mi
- 03/10/200889,167 mi
- 03/10/2009103,922 mi+14,755 mi
- 05/10/2010115,459 mi+11,537 mi
- 05/10/2010115,459 mi
- 29/09/2011124,005 mi+8,546 mi
- 29/09/2011124,005 mi
- 27/09/2012131,584 mi+7,579 mi
- 27/09/2012131,584 mi
- 07/10/2013138,359 mi+6,775 mi
- 07/10/2013138,359 mi
- 06/10/2014145,506 mi+7,147 mi
- 13/10/2014145,652 mi+146 mi
- 08/10/2015151,837 mi+6,185 mi
- 12/10/2015151,837 mi
- 12/10/2016158,598 mi+6,761 mi
- 13/10/2016158,598 mi
- 11/09/2017164,715 mi+6,117 mi
- 15/09/2017164,755 mi+40 mi
- 10/10/2018172,733 mi+7,978 mi
- 10/10/2018172,734 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/2019176,331 mi+3,597 mi
- 26/09/2019176,331 mi
- 28/10/2020179,726 mi+3,395 mi
- 29/10/2021183,521 mi+3,795 mi
- 29/10/2021183,521 mi
- 25/10/2022189,857 mi+6,336 mi
- 28/10/2022189,895 mi+38 mi
- 20/10/2023197,290 mi+7,395 mi
- 27/10/2023197,473 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 8,805 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
EY51 XGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (EY51 XGG) between October 2005 and October 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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