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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU51FVB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 20 Sep 2016
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,259 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- offside door mirror housing damaged
9 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- offside door mirror housing damaged
29 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,549 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 27 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,171 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,740 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 27 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,080 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012 27 Jun 20265 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 96,080 MI
27 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,311 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 27 Jun 20265 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,555 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010 27 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,137 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009 27 Jun 20266 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
12 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,084 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2008 27 Jun 202610 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,594 MI
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OU51FVB was registered on 2001-11-23
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