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2 MBG

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,752 mi
Last recorded33,752 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 MBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 33,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,687 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,513 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,322 miles

Front exhaust section has a minor leak.

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle mounting bush. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle mounting bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer jet slightly blocked

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,322 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Aug 2011 20,322 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,287 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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2 MBG is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 2 MBG, 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 2 MBG registered?

2 MBG is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is 2 MBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 MBG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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