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AD51 WWR

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,255 mi
Last recorded184,255 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 184,255 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 3 Feb 2026 184,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 13 Feb 2025 171,987 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to sill panel not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 171,985 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to sill panel not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,025 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 145,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 145,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust connection clamp deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,528 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 132,488 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,692 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 97,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,855 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 93,855 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 88,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 83,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windowscreen has scratch marks all over

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windowscreen has scratch marks all over

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,865 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 78,865 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 70,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 63,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 35,719 miles

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

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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AD51 WWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD51 WWR, 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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AD51 WWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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