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2001 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,708 mi
Last recorded35,708 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration32 CH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front perished and offside front close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 35,069 miles

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

some lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Feb 2023 34,209 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,192 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 31,090 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,865 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,488 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 20,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 15,632 miles

E.M light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 15,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,428 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 12,428 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 10,847 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 10,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 9,656 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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32 CH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 32 CH, 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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What year was 32 CH registered?

32 CH is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is 32 CH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 32 CH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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