2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SN51 GXR
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 143,755 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN51 GXR Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 143,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SN51 GXR Mileage History
- 30/08/200518,243 mi
- 30/08/200518,243 mi
- 01/09/200629,419 mi+11,176 mi
- 31/08/200736,377 mi+6,958 mi
- 31/08/200736,377 mi
- 29/08/200843,490 mi+7,113 mi
- 01/09/200956,223 mi+12,733 mi
- 01/09/201066,234 mi+10,011 mi
- 23/08/201176,888 mi+10,654 mi
- 28/08/201287,906 mi+11,018 mi
- 28/08/201287,906 mi
- 12/08/2013102,089 mi+14,183 mi
- 27/08/2014109,510 mi+7,421 mi
- 27/08/2014109,510 mi
- 18/08/2015117,036 mi+7,526 mi
- 18/08/2015117,036 mi
- 24/08/2016122,484 mi+5,448 mi
- 19/08/2017135,136 mi+12,652 mi
- 25/08/2018127,541 mi-7,595 mi
- 25/08/2018127,541 mi
- 17/08/2019129,786 mi+2,245 mi
- 08/09/2020132,282 mi+2,496 mi
- 08/09/2020132,282 mi
- 02/09/2021134,541 mi+2,259 mi
- 05/08/2022136,395 mi+1,854 mi
- 01/08/2023138,127 mi+1,732 mi
- 18/07/2024139,982 mi+1,855 mi
- 05/07/2025142,005 mi+2,023 mi
- 23/07/2026143,755 mi+1,750 mi
Average of roughly 6,007 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SN51 GXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (SN51 GXR) between August 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
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