2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MX51 BUO
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 141,267 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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MX51 BUO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2021
- 141,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX51 BUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (MX51 BUO) between September 2005 and August 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested unable to to hold revs at test within test limit (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
MX51 BUO Mileage History
- 27/09/200531,957 mi
- 29/09/200645,418 mi+13,461 mi
- 02/10/200645,419 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/200749,020 mi+3,601 mi
- 29/09/200863,056 mi+14,036 mi
- 30/09/200863,057 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/200971,395 mi+8,338 mi
- 29/09/201083,053 mi+11,658 mi
- 01/10/201083,053 mi
- 06/09/201195,233 mi+12,180 mi
- 06/09/2012105,719 mi+10,486 mi
- 19/09/2013111,991 mi+6,272 mi
- 26/09/2013111,991 mi
- 13/08/2014116,523 mi+4,532 mi
- 18/08/2014116,596 mi+73 mi
- 22/06/2015117,368 mi+772 mi
- 09/07/2016121,801 mi+4,433 mi
- 14/08/2017128,349 mi+6,548 mi
- 16/08/2017128,353 mi+4 mi
- 23/07/2018136,599 mi+8,246 mi
- 19/10/2018136,914 mi+315 mi
- 15/10/2019138,275 mi+1,361 mi
- 31/08/2021141,267 mi+2,992 mi
Average of roughly 6,864 miles per year across 23 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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