2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LB51 SWJ
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 104,917 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB51 SWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 104,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB51 SWJ 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 (LB51 SWJ) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
LB51 SWJ Mileage History
- 27/07/202265,166 mi
- 19/07/202371,360 mi+6,194 mi
- 09/07/202489,907 mi+18,547 mi
- 22/07/202490,527 mi+620 mi
- 08/07/2025104,917 mi+14,390 mi
Average of roughly 13,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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