2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y492 EGR
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 140,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/12/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,389 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
Y492 EGR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2016
- 140,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 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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Y492 EGR Mileage History
- 23/06/2006110,239 mi
- 02/08/200672,400 mi-37,839 mi
- 10/07/200780,185 mi+7,785 mi
- 12/07/200780,185 mi
- 01/10/200888,370 mi+8,185 mi
- 10/10/200995,093 mi+6,723 mi
- 10/10/200995,093 mi
- 09/10/201099,646 mi+4,553 mi
- 09/10/201099,646 mi
- 07/11/2011113,436 mi+13,790 mi
- 05/11/2012123,252 mi+9,816 mi
- 05/11/2012123,252 mi
- 01/10/2015129,940 mi+6,688 mi
- 01/10/2015129,940 mi
- 02/11/2016140,387 mi+10,447 mi
- 04/11/2016140,389 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,908 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y492 EGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y492 EGR) between June 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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