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2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · Y851 DBW

Y851 DBW

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 131,264 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/06/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
131,264 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1781cc

Y851 DBW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
  • 131,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Y851 DBW Mileage History

  1. 23/01/2024115,392 mi
  2. 10/05/2024115,417 mi+25 mi
  3. 10/05/2024115,417 mi
  4. 03/05/2025123,415 mi+7,998 mi
  5. 11/06/2026131,264 mi+7,849 mi

Average of roughly 6,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y851 DBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Aug 2026, 16:25
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 (Y851 DBW) between January 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 June 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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