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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DS02GKL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 12 Oct 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 182,838 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2026 9 Oct 20259 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 182,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,146 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,547 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wing corroded
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,468 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023 6 Oct 20225 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,512 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,055 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021 2 Oct 20201 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,514 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020 24 Sep 201923 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 164,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,398 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019 13 Sep 201813 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 161,398 MI
13 Sep 201822 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 158,814 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 22 Sep 201723 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,803 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 23 Sep 201623 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,571 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyres worn on inner edge
23 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyres worn on inner edge
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,625 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 29 Sep 201429 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,625 MI
29 Sep 201427 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,311 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014 27 Sep 201327 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,055 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 27 Sep 201227 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,318 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 27 Sep 201127 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 111,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
28 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,149 MI
28 Sep 201028 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,149 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 28 Sep 201030 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,705 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 30 Sep 200928 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,220 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 24 Sep 200825 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,258 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 25 Sep 200729 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,325 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 29 Sep 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DS02GKL was registered on 2001-12-31
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