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OV51WFX
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2324cc
General Information
- Registration OV51WFX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2324cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,746 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount cracked (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,062 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025 3 Jul 202621 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,336 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
18 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,320 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023 3 Jul 202618 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,320 MI
3 Jul 202617 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,147 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022 3 Jul 20266 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,922 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021 3 Jul 20265 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,415 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from reservoir to rack (2.3.2)
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust hangers broken
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from reservoir to rack (2.3.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Catalytic converter heat shield not secure
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,705 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,282 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,265 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013 3 Jul 202630 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,265 MI
3 Jul 202617 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,148 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012 3 Jul 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
26 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,906 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
13 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,732 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,316 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2008 3 Jul 202612 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,824 MI
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OV51WFX was registered on 2001-10-29
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