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A3 LWH

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight foot brake travel

Fail 6 May 2025 96,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 0uter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight foot brake travel

Pass 1 May 2024 94,911 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 94,911 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,301 miles

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 26 Apr 2023 93,301 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 12 Apr 2022 91,255 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wing damaged

oil light illumintated

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F Mounting bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody dry / corroding, including brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2018 88,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F Mounting bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody dry / corroding, including brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,760 miles

Nearside Front front wing damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules short flex pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules short flex pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front flex to calipar (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front front wing damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules short flex pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules short flex pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,883 miles

n/s front wing as damage

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slight corrosion to flex pipes

slight oil leak engine

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wearing bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front wing as damage

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slight corrosion to flex pipes

o/s rear and n/s front brake slight binding

slight oil leak engine

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,580 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrision

n/s front damage

slight oil leak engine

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,403 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres scrubbing on inner edge wearing thin close to legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres scrubbing on inner edge wearing thin close to legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 67,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,913 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 65,912 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Brake disc worn inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,219 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 63,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 41,925 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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A3 LWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 LWH, 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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A3 LWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is A3 LWH safe to buy?

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