2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RA51 WLB
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/12/2001. Recorded mileage 126,529 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1598cc
RA51 WLB Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 126,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RA51 WLB Mileage History
- 07/11/200535,113 mi
- 23/01/200746,191 mi+11,078 mi
- 23/01/200746,191 mi
- 22/05/200850,382 mi+4,191 mi
- 26/05/200954,009 mi+3,627 mi
- 24/05/201059,731 mi+5,722 mi
- 11/05/201164,255 mi+4,524 mi
- 11/05/201164,255 mi
- 10/05/201267,456 mi+3,201 mi
- 10/05/201374,976 mi+7,520 mi
- 22/05/201481,443 mi+6,467 mi
- 22/05/201481,443 mi
- 27/05/201588,974 mi+7,531 mi
- 06/06/201693,119 mi+4,145 mi
- 06/06/201693,119 mi
- 12/05/201793,538 mi+419 mi
- 12/05/201793,538 mi
- 11/05/201899,807 mi+6,269 mi
- 11/05/201899,807 mi
- 28/05/2019103,608 mi+3,801 mi
- 28/05/2019103,610 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/2020106,999 mi+3,389 mi
- 04/06/2020107,014 mi+15 mi
- 12/05/2021112,852 mi+5,838 mi
- 19/05/2021112,900 mi+48 mi
- 20/05/2022116,679 mi+3,779 mi
- 20/05/2022116,689 mi+10 mi
- 19/05/2023119,904 mi+3,215 mi
- 24/05/2023119,955 mi+51 mi
- 22/05/2024123,360 mi+3,405 mi
- 23/05/2024123,360 mi
- 28/05/2025126,484 mi+3,124 mi
- 05/06/2025126,529 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 4,670 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
RA51 WLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (RA51 WLB) between November 2005 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 130 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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