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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU51FFX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 188,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- slight damage to nearside and offside outer front sills
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,478 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,478 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,894 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 27 Jun 202612 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 144,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
14 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,440 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014 27 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 133,891 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 27 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,990 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 27 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,065 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 118,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,035 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 27 Jun 202625 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,694 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 27 Jun 202625 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 85,694 MI
27 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,157 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 27 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 66,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,450 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OU51FFX was registered on 2001-11-09
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