2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y701 JVJ
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 174,369 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,369 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
Y701 JVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 174,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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Y701 JVJ Mileage History
- 09/06/2023162,357 mi
- 25/04/2025168,811 mi+6,454 mi
- 13/05/2025168,811 mi
- 21/05/2026174,361 mi+5,550 mi
- 30/05/2026174,369 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y701 JVJ 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 (Y701 JVJ) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.
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