2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Petrol · LN51 KXB
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 143,255 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN51 KXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 143,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN51 KXB 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 (LN51 KXB) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LN51 KXB Mileage History
- 09/06/2023140,081 mi
- 25/05/2024141,037 mi+956 mi
- 14/05/2025142,178 mi+1,141 mi
- 18/05/2026143,251 mi+1,073 mi
- 21/05/2026143,255 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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