Official DVLA Record

2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OV51 YKC

OV51 YKC

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/11/2001. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2001 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 03/11/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/11/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1896cc

OV51 YKC Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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OV51 YKC Mileage History

  1. 25/09/200621,236 mi
  2. 11/09/200724,092 mi+2,856 mi
  3. 11/09/200827,193 mi+3,101 mi
  4. 23/09/200930,775 mi+3,582 mi
  5. 04/10/201037,269 mi+6,494 mi
  6. 26/09/201140,690 mi+3,421 mi
  7. 26/09/201140,690 mi
  8. 01/10/201246,105 mi+5,415 mi
  9. 02/10/201246,105 mi
  10. 26/09/201348,401 mi+2,296 mi
  11. 26/09/201348,401 mi
  12. 30/09/201456,360 mi+7,959 mi
  13. 30/09/201456,360 mi
  14. 24/09/201562,670 mi+6,310 mi
  15. 24/09/201562,670 mi
  16. 29/09/201672,215 mi+9,545 mi
  17. 02/10/201779,249 mi+7,034 mi
  18. 02/10/201779,249 mi
  19. 25/09/201882,567 mi+3,318 mi
  20. 25/09/201882,567 mi
  21. 28/10/201984,877 mi+2,310 mi
  22. 28/10/201984,878 mi+1 mi
  23. 28/10/202087,380 mi+2,502 mi
  24. 04/11/20220 mi-87,380 mi

Average of roughly -1,318 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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

OV51 YKC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Sept 2026, 20:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (OV51 YKC) between October 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 November 2022 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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