2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P800 AAR
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2001. Recorded mileage 173,269 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P800 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 173,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P800 AAR Mileage History
- 21/10/2022162,762 mi
- 03/11/2023171,376 mi+8,614 mi
- 15/11/2023171,682 mi+306 mi
- 01/02/2025173,157 mi+1,475 mi
- 29/01/2026173,269 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 3,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P800 AAR 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 (P800 AAR) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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