2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RN51 DMX
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 137,858 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 DMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 137,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN51 DMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (RN51 DMX) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 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 (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RN51 DMX Mileage History
- 21/10/2022129,775 mi
- 21/10/2022129,777 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/2023137,858 mi+8,081 mi
- 24/10/2023137,858 mi
Average of roughly 8,018 miles per year across 4 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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