2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · RL51 AFN
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 222,564 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL51 AFN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 222,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL51 AFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (RL51 AFN) between June 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords are showing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords are showing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)”; “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
RL51 AFN Mileage History
- 16/06/200672,551 mi
- 31/05/200780,413 mi+7,862 mi
- 31/05/200884,112 mi+3,699 mi
- 05/06/200986,124 mi+2,012 mi
- 11/12/2010104,056 mi+17,932 mi
- 17/12/2010104,056 mi
- 16/12/2011112,773 mi+8,717 mi
- 29/11/2012120,410 mi+7,637 mi
- 02/01/2014132,234 mi+11,824 mi
- 22/01/2015135,084 mi+2,850 mi
- 17/10/2016166,527 mi+31,443 mi
- 17/10/2016166,527 mi
- 14/10/2017181,915 mi+15,388 mi
- 16/10/2017181,851 mi-64 mi
- 11/01/2019197,771 mi+15,920 mi
- 11/01/2020205,348 mi+7,577 mi
- 24/05/2022207,773 mi+2,425 mi
- 15/05/2023211,691 mi+3,918 mi
- 15/05/2023211,691 mi
- 07/11/2024217,440 mi+5,749 mi
- 31/10/2025222,564 mi+5,124 mi
Average of roughly 7,742 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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