2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · WJ51 FHM
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11/10/2001. Recorded mileage 139,662 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2792cc
WJ51 FHM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2026
- 139,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WJ51 FHM Mileage History
- 21/09/200531,816 mi
- 08/09/200639,017 mi+7,201 mi
- 13/09/200750,025 mi+11,008 mi
- 12/09/200859,000 mi+8,975 mi
- 18/09/200965,306 mi+6,306 mi
- 24/09/201071,000 mi+5,694 mi
- 22/09/201177,413 mi+6,413 mi
- 02/01/201387,039 mi+9,626 mi
- 03/01/201387,039 mi
- 07/01/201495,320 mi+8,281 mi
- 08/01/201495,322 mi+2 mi
- 08/01/2015100,616 mi+5,294 mi
- 11/01/2016116,519 mi+15,903 mi
- 13/01/2016116,519 mi
- 04/04/2017127,000 mi+10,481 mi
- 04/04/2017127,000 mi
- 28/09/2018133,199 mi+6,199 mi
- 25/09/2019137,531 mi+4,332 mi
- 01/10/2019137,540 mi+9 mi
- 24/07/2026139,662 mi+2,122 mi
Average of roughly 5,176 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
WJ51 FHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (WJ51 FHM) between September 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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