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A15 JKN

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 149,386 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,588 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 140,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 136,321 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 126,493 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,664 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 102,765 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure SEAT BACK (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,130 miles

play in both front top mounts

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,130 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

play in both front top mounts

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2017 76,013 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,489 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 74,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,596 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 69,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,089 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,437 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 42,437 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,205 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 26,990 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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A15 JKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A15 JKN, 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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A15 JKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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