2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · Y673 BKJ
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 74,703 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y673 BKJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 74,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y673 BKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y673 BKJ) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure not damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
Y673 BKJ Mileage History
- 28/03/200628,073 mi
- 02/04/200730,990 mi+2,917 mi
- 01/04/200834,818 mi+3,828 mi
- 03/04/200834,844 mi+26 mi
- 31/03/200938,318 mi+3,474 mi
- 30/03/201041,437 mi+3,119 mi
- 30/03/201143,824 mi+2,387 mi
- 28/03/201246,137 mi+2,313 mi
- 28/03/201350,320 mi+4,183 mi
- 28/03/201350,320 mi
- 24/03/201453,071 mi+2,751 mi
- 27/03/201555,485 mi+2,414 mi
- 22/03/201657,494 mi+2,009 mi
- 22/03/201760,113 mi+2,619 mi
- 28/03/201760,117 mi+4 mi
- 21/03/201861,963 mi+1,846 mi
- 25/03/201964,197 mi+2,234 mi
- 17/03/202065,892 mi+1,695 mi
- 24/03/202166,610 mi+718 mi
- 21/03/202267,801 mi+1,191 mi
- 22/03/202369,067 mi+1,266 mi
- 20/03/202471,046 mi+1,979 mi
- 20/03/202573,152 mi+2,106 mi
- 30/03/202674,703 mi+1,551 mi
- 30/03/202674,703 mi
Average of roughly 2,331 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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