2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RY51 BVM
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 191,086 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY51 BVM Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 191,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY51 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (RY51 BVM) between December 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
RY51 BVM Mileage History
- 23/12/200535,641 mi
- 19/12/200642,803 mi+7,162 mi
- 27/12/200751,984 mi+9,181 mi
- 29/12/200752,088 mi+104 mi
- 15/12/200861,593 mi+9,505 mi
- 07/12/200971,615 mi+10,022 mi
- 05/04/201183,387 mi+11,772 mi
- 03/04/201291,416 mi+8,029 mi
- 03/04/201398,624 mi+7,208 mi
- 06/04/201398,665 mi+41 mi
- 14/03/2014105,816 mi+7,151 mi
- 27/03/2015112,104 mi+6,288 mi
- 27/03/2015112,015 mi-89 mi
- 29/03/2016118,482 mi+6,467 mi
- 29/03/2016118,482 mi
- 24/03/2017125,090 mi+6,608 mi
- 24/03/2017125,091 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2018131,978 mi+6,887 mi
- 13/03/2018131,979 mi+1 mi
- 28/03/2019139,657 mi+7,678 mi
- 24/03/2020146,603 mi+6,946 mi
- 15/06/2021153,520 mi+6,917 mi
- 13/06/2022161,479 mi+7,959 mi
- 25/05/2023167,200 mi+5,721 mi
- 03/06/2024175,850 mi+8,650 mi
- 12/06/2025184,491 mi+8,641 mi
- 02/06/2026191,086 mi+6,595 mi
Average of roughly 7,605 miles per year across 27 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: Excellent
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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