2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y272 AAB
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 130,337 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1896cc
Y272 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 130,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y272 AAB Mileage History
- 05/09/2022115,014 mi
- 11/09/2023121,851 mi+6,837 mi
- 26/09/2024127,537 mi+5,686 mi
- 17/09/2025130,337 mi+2,800 mi
- 17/09/2025130,337 mi
Average of roughly 5,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y272 AAB MOT History
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 (Y272 AAB) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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