2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LF51 AFY
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2001. Recorded mileage 124,278 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1595cc
LF51 AFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 124,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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.
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LF51 AFY Mileage History
- 31/01/2022114,121 mi
- 03/02/2022114,121 mi
- 24/02/2023120,339 mi+6,218 mi
- 24/02/2023120,339 mi
- 26/01/2024124,278 mi+3,939 mi
Average of roughly 5,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF51 AFY 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 (LF51 AFY) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively delaminated (0.1 (d))”.
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