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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU51CFP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2792cc
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- Expired 27 Apr 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,146 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026 30 Jun 20268 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,426 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
7 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
3 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,781 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,816 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 30 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,147 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 30 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,269 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,647 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011 30 Jun 20264 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 506,903 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
6 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,196 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 30 Jun 20265 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,090 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2008 30 Jun 202613 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,303 MI
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OU51CFP was registered on 2001-10-30
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