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2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · J4 ODS

J4 ODS

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 117,419 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2001
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
117,419 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1598cc
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J4 ODS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
  • 117,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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J4 ODS Mileage History

  1. 17/07/2023115,986 mi
  2. 10/07/2024116,686 mi+700 mi
  3. 18/07/2024116,699 mi+13 mi
  4. 09/07/2025117,419 mi+720 mi
  5. 10/07/2025117,419 mi

Average of roughly 723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J4 ODS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (J4 ODS) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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