Official DVLA Record

2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y158 DRU

Y158 DRU

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 261,911 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/11/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1896cc

Y158 DRU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
  • 261,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Y158 DRU Mileage History

  1. 10/11/2021241,754 mi
  2. 11/11/2021241,830 mi+76 mi
  3. 14/11/2022254,493 mi+12,663 mi
  4. 14/11/2022254,493 mi
  5. 17/11/2023261,911 mi+7,418 mi

Average of roughly 9,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y158 DRU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Jul 2026, 15:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y158 DRU) between November 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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