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A7 XLH

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,857 mi
Last recorded103,857 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,959 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 28,560 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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A7 XLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A7 XLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 XLH registered?

A7 XLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is A7 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 XLH shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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