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2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y838 APW

Y838 APW

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2001. Recorded mileage 247,067 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1896cc

Y838 APW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
  • 247,067 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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Y838 APW Mileage History

  1. 14/11/2022242,228 mi
  2. 02/05/2024243,309 mi+1,081 mi
  3. 08/05/2024243,309 mi
  4. 19/05/2025247,067 mi+3,758 mi
  5. 19/05/2025247,067 mi

Average of roughly 1,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y838 APW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (Y838 APW) between November 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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