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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU51FML
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,643 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016 27 Jun 202626 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,643 MI
27 Jun 202629 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,432 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,432 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 122,922 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 27 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,079 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,448 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 110,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,070 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 89,883 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 27 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,592 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 75,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 59,639 MI
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OU51FML was registered on 2001-09-14
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