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OU51VPX
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OU51VPX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,014 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
- Oil leak ()
- n/s/r axle repaired
22 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
- Oil leak ()
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,807 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017 4 Jul 202630 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
22 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Outer edges (1.2.1e)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,166 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
23 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,034 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,918 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
28 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,907 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
23 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,981 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012 4 Jul 202616 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,426 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,303 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,300 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 4 Jul 20261 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,161 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 60,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,179 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007 4 Jul 202624 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 48,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,698 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2006Advisory 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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OU51VPX was registered on 2001-11-19
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