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2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · RV51 FFC

RV51 FFC

2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29/10/2001. Recorded mileage 137,327 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2001 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
137,327 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2792cc

RV51 FFC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
  • 137,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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RV51 FFC Mileage History

  1. 01/06/2023126,780 mi
  2. 08/06/2023126,782 mi+2 mi
  3. 18/06/2024134,070 mi+7,288 mi
  4. 18/09/2025137,301 mi+3,231 mi
  5. 24/09/2025137,327 mi+26 mi

Average of roughly 4,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RV51 FFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 00:43
MOT Analysis

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 (RV51 FFC) between June 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 September 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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