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661 MAL

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

111,207 mi
Last recorded111,207 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration661 MAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 109,023 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 109,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,309 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,550 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,332 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,149 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,148 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,990 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,271 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,631 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 25,047 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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661 MAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 661 MAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 661 MAL registered?

661 MAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is 661 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 661 MAL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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