2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P90 HGN
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 136,240 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P90 HGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 136,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P90 HGN 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 (P90 HGN) between August 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
P90 HGN Mileage History
- 04/08/2023126,891 mi
- 10/08/2023126,891 mi
- 27/06/2024130,443 mi+3,552 mi
- 27/06/2024130,443 mi
- 06/06/2025136,240 mi+5,797 mi
Average of roughly 5,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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