2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · Y391 TFG
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 168,788 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2324cc
Y391 TFG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2016
- 168,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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Y391 TFG Mileage History
- 15/08/200642,245 mi
- 10/08/200758,290 mi+16,045 mi
- 14/08/200758,352 mi+62 mi
- 02/08/200872,229 mi+13,877 mi
- 12/02/201097,960 mi+25,731 mi
- 14/02/2011118,982 mi+21,022 mi
- 21/02/2011119,302 mi+320 mi
- 19/03/2012134,530 mi+15,228 mi
- 31/05/2013143,628 mi+9,098 mi
- 31/05/2013143,639 mi+11 mi
- 09/08/2014148,750 mi+5,111 mi
- 14/08/2014148,760 mi+10 mi
- 21/08/2015159,656 mi+10,896 mi
- 22/08/2015159,669 mi+13 mi
- 23/09/2016168,738 mi+9,069 mi
- 24/09/2016168,788 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 12,516 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Y391 TFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y391 TFG) between August 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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