2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GY51 BXG
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 77,966 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GY51 BXG Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2014
- 77,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
GY51 BXG Mileage History
- 11/09/200618,756 mi
- 12/11/200727,103 mi+8,347 mi
- 13/05/200939,265 mi+12,162 mi
- 17/05/201048,360 mi+9,095 mi
- 23/06/201157,594 mi+9,234 mi
- 23/06/201157,594 mi
- 26/06/201264,315 mi+6,721 mi
- 28/06/201264,315 mi
- 26/06/201371,889 mi+7,574 mi
- 18/06/201477,966 mi+6,077 mi
Average of roughly 7,623 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
GY51 BXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (GY51 BXG) between September 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2014 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (GY51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as GY51BXG.
MG
AUDI
A6
AUDI
A3
AUDI
A4
NISSAN
MICRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
MITSUBISHI
L200 DOUBLE CAB
MITSUBISHI
L200 DOUBLE CAB
BMW
X5
BMW
3 SERIES
BMW
728
BMW
5 SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.