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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP51NPE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,893 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,395 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,544 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,150 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,211 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2012 13 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,211 MI
13 Jun 202625 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,998 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,803 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,931 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,927 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 61,612 MI
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LP51NPE was registered on 2001-09-26
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