2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y408 MDY
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 89,827 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,827 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
Y408 MDY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2012
- 89,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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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Y408 MDY Mileage History
- 24/04/2006177,122 mi
- 27/06/2007178,180 mi+1,058 mi
- 25/06/2008180,599 mi+2,419 mi
- 25/06/2009188,242 mi+7,643 mi
- 23/06/2010195,697 mi+7,455 mi
- 23/06/2010195,697 mi
- 28/06/201178,795 mi-116,902 mi
- 01/07/201178,808 mi+13 mi
- 13/07/201289,827 mi+11,019 mi
- 13/07/201289,827 mi
Average of roughly -14,033 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y408 MDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y408 MDY) between April 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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