2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · WN51 UAS
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 142,824 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN51 UAS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 142,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN51 UAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (WN51 UAS) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 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 (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
WN51 UAS Mileage History
- 28/01/2023137,377 mi
- 28/03/2024137,625 mi+248 mi
- 04/04/2024137,626 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2025142,824 mi+5,198 mi
Average of roughly 2,432 miles per year across 4 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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