2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · Y566 DRU
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 171,374 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1984cc
Y566 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 171,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y566 DRU Mileage History
- 15/10/2022146,302 mi
- 14/10/2023155,072 mi+8,770 mi
- 14/10/2023155,093 mi+21 mi
- 14/10/2024162,927 mi+7,834 mi
- 13/10/2025171,374 mi+8,447 mi
Average of roughly 8,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y566 DRU 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 (Y566 DRU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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