2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · GK51 YVL
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 72,300 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GK51 YVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 72,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GK51 YVL Mileage History
- 15/06/202263,520 mi
- 10/06/202365,822 mi+2,302 mi
- 10/06/202365,822 mi
- 15/08/202468,509 mi+2,687 mi
- 12/09/202572,300 mi+3,791 mi
Average of roughly 2,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK51 YVL 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 (GK51 YVL) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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