2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · Y146 BTH
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 105,676 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y146 BTH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 105,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y146 BTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y146 BTH) between October 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Y146 BTH Mileage History
- 21/10/2022104,599 mi
- 29/04/2024105,676 mi+1,077 mi
Average of roughly 708 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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