VOLKSWAGEN GOLF OU51BYM has 30 MOTs

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This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 75,045 miles 2 months ago on Monday 13th April 2026 at 11:00.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 12th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

OU51BYM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH APRIL 202775,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH APRIL 202675,026 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH APRIL 20259TH APRIL 202670,662 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH APRIL 202570,662 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened Front Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH MARCH 20243RD APRIL 202570,477 MI
FAILED27TH MARCH 202470,477 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20233RD APRIL 202470,040 MI
PASSED1ST APRIL 20222ND APRIL 202369,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH MARCH 20212ND APRIL 202269,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20202ND APRIL 202169,337 MI
FAILED2ND APRIL 202069,377 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Silencer Insecure Clamp Missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED1ST APRIL 201930TH SEPTEMBER 202066,823 MI
FAILED25TH MARCH 201966,784 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JUNE 201728TH JUNE 201863,303 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201622ND JUNE 201761,813 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED18TH JUNE 201522ND JUNE 201660,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201422ND JUNE 201557,860 MI
FAILED23RD JUNE 201457,860 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED23RD MAY 201319TH JUNE 201456,593 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 201356,590 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED8TH JUNE 201219TH JUNE 201352,786 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED30TH MAY 201252,787 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  10. USER ENTERED - Center Silencer Bracket Broken,but Still Supports Exhaust.
PASSED2ND JUNE 201119TH JUNE 201250,967 MI
FAILED2ND JUNE 201150,967 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED9TH JUNE 201019TH JUNE 201146,327 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 201046,327 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED20TH MAY 200919TH JUNE 201039,179 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH JUNE 200819TH JUNE 200936,110 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH JUNE 200719TH JUNE 200831,448 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 200619TH JUNE 200726,875 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

OU51BYM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

OU51BYM MOT Comments

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OU51BYM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 75,045 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,002 miles

OU51BYM FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration OU51BYM was manufactured on Monday 3rd September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Yellow and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 75,045 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,002 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OU51BYM has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 24 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does OU51BYM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 OU51BYM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OU51BYM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 OU51BYM does have Tax. Read more

When does OU51BYM Tax expire?

The current Tax for OU51BYM will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. 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 OU51BYM MOT expire?

The current MOT for OU51BYM will expire in 10 months on Monday 12th April 2027. Read more

When did OU51BYM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OU51BYM was on Monday 13th April 2026 at 11:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OU51BYM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for OU51BYM we can see 20 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 OU51BYM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for OU51BYM we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is OU51BYM?

OU51BYM is registered as a 2001 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has OU51BYM done?

The odometer reading for OU51BYM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 75,045 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 3,002 miles per year. Read more

How old is OU51BYM?

The vehicle OU51BYM was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Monday 3rd September 2001. Read more

What colour is OU51BYM?

The official colour of OU51BYM is recorded as Yellow. Read more

What engine does OU51BYM have?

OU51BYM has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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