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2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GY51 TSZ

GY51 TSZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/10/2001. Recorded mileage 306,473 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2001 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
306,473 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1896cc

GY51 TSZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
  • 306,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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GY51 TSZ Mileage History

  1. 02/08/2024298,610 mi
  2. 02/08/2024298,610 mi
  3. 07/08/2025303,603 mi+4,993 mi
  4. 20/08/2025303,608 mi+5 mi
  5. 17/08/2026306,473 mi+2,865 mi

Average of roughly 3,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GY51 TSZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 21:13
MOT Analysis

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 (GY51 TSZ) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.

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