VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BX51YDW has 24 MOTs

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This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 150,342 miles 3 months ago on Saturday 20th June 2026 at 10:07.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 19th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

BX51YDW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH JUNE 2027150,342 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JUNE 20256TH JUNE 2026141,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Upper Windscreen Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Rusty
PASSED7TH JUNE 20246TH JUNE 2025131,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Upper Screen Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Corroded
FAILED20TH MAY 2024131,313 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Cracked Not In View Of Road
PASSED18TH APRIL 202317TH APRIL 2024115,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front + Rear Suspension Very Rusty
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Cracked Badly Not In View Of Road
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202022ND AUGUST 2021106,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner & Outter Cv Boot
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outter Cv Boot Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Top Strut Mount Slight Play
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201922ND AUGUST 202098,215 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Sides Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded Slightly
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201998,215 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both Sides Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded Slightly
  4. PRS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201822ND AUGUST 201993,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wing Mirror Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201893,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wing Mirror Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201722ND AUGUST 201889,586 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201616TH AUGUST 201786,011 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Cv Gaiter Deteriorated
FAILED17TH AUGUST 201686,011 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Cv Gaiter Deteriorated
PASSED8TH JULY 20157TH JULY 201681,677 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 201581,677 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
PASSED19TH JUNE 201418TH JUNE 201577,645 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 201328TH JULY 201476,093 MI
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20126TH SEPTEMBER 201374,366 MI
PASSED15TH AUGUST 20116TH SEPTEMBER 201270,416 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 20106TH SEPTEMBER 201167,500 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20096TH SEPTEMBER 201060,241 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20086TH SEPTEMBER 200955,119 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20076TH SEPTEMBER 200847,185 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20066TH SEPTEMBER 200738,990 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BX51YDW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

BX51YDW MOT Comments

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BX51YDW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 150,342 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,014 miles

BX51YDW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BX51YDW was manufactured on Thursday 6th September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 150,342 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,014 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BX51YDW has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 24 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 1 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does BX51YDW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 BX51YDW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BX51YDW Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 BX51YDW does have Tax. Read more

When does BX51YDW Tax expire?

The current Tax for BX51YDW will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BX51YDW MOT expire?

The current MOT for BX51YDW will expire in 9 months on Saturday 19th June 2027. Read more

When did BX51YDW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BX51YDW was on Saturday 20th June 2026 at 10:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BX51YDW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BX51YDW we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BX51YDW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BX51YDW we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BX51YDW?

BX51YDW is registered as a 2001 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BX51YDW done?

The odometer reading for BX51YDW at the last MOT in June 2026 was 150,342 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,014 miles per year. Read more

How old is BX51YDW?

The vehicle BX51YDW was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 6th September 2001. Read more

What colour is BX51YDW?

The official colour of BX51YDW is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BX51YDW have?

BX51YDW has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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