2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · Y878 AKK
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 86,733 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y878 AKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 86,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y878 AKK 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 (Y878 AKK) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Emissions unable to be completed oil leak too bad to test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
Y878 AKK Mileage History
- 01/08/202384,356 mi
- 09/08/202485,294 mi+938 mi
- 05/08/202586,160 mi+866 mi
- 31/07/202686,733 mi+573 mi
- 31/07/202686,733 mi
Average of roughly 793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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