2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · GK51 APX
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/10/2001. Recorded mileage 74,305 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1984cc
GK51 APX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 74,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GK51 APX Mileage History
- 20/10/202373,439 mi
- 25/10/202473,988 mi+549 mi
- 25/10/202473,991 mi+3 mi
- 29/01/202674,304 mi+313 mi
- 30/01/202674,305 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK51 APX 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 (GK51 APX) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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