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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU51VBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 28 Nov 2019
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,086 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,079 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018 4 Jul 202626 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,202 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,352 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil Leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Clamp (7.1.2)
11 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Clamp (7.1.2)
- Oil Leak
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,303 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015 4 Jul 202622 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,714 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014 4 Jul 202621 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,607 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2013 4 Jul 202622 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,660 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,660 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,009 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011 4 Jul 202614 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,089 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 4 Jul 202619 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,969 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009 4 Jul 202612 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,650 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2008 4 Jul 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,985 MI
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OU51VBX was registered on 2001-10-22
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