2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LR51 HTO
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 99,218 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR51 HTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
- 99,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR51 HTO 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 (LR51 HTO) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
LR51 HTO Mileage History
- 17/08/202288,882 mi
- 17/08/202288,882 mi
- 16/08/202393,176 mi+4,294 mi
- 23/08/202393,179 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/202499,218 mi+6,039 mi
Average of roughly 5,355 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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