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2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y704 ABL

Y704 ABL

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13/08/2001. Recorded mileage 139,055 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1896cc

Y704 ABL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
  • 139,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Y704 ABL Mileage History

  1. 10/07/2023135,482 mi
  2. 10/07/2023135,482 mi
  3. 10/07/2024134,995 mi-487 mi
  4. 12/07/2024135,013 mi+18 mi
  5. 17/07/2025139,055 mi+4,042 mi

Average of roughly 1,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Y704 ABL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (Y704 ABL) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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