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01D97080

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,395 mi
Last recorded128,395 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration01D97080
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 128,395 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush is split

Fail 17 Sep 2015 128,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front lower arm rear bush is split

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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01D97080 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 01D97080, 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

How do I check the history of 01D97080?

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What year was 01D97080 registered?

01D97080 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is 01D97080 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 01D97080 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 01D97080 have outstanding finance?

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