2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · SF51 PYY
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 157,025 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF51 PYY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2022
- 157,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF51 PYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (SF51 PYY) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2022 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 (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SF51 PYY Mileage History
- 03/03/2022157,019 mi
- 05/04/2022157,025 mi+6 mi
- 06/04/2022157,025 mi
Average of roughly 64 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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