2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · Y177 DBY
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 130,604 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y177 DBY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 130,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y177 DBY Mileage History
- 09/08/200548,320 mi
- 01/09/200654,734 mi+6,414 mi
- 07/09/200760,821 mi+6,087 mi
- 10/09/200867,030 mi+6,209 mi
- 12/09/200867,125 mi+95 mi
- 29/09/200971,598 mi+4,473 mi
- 29/09/200971,598 mi
- 25/09/201074,904 mi+3,306 mi
- 29/07/201177,579 mi+2,675 mi
- 03/08/201177,621 mi+42 mi
- 10/07/201280,089 mi+2,468 mi
- 10/07/201280,089 mi
- 05/08/201383,124 mi+3,035 mi
- 05/08/201383,124 mi
- 11/07/201485,283 mi+2,159 mi
- 11/07/201485,283 mi
- 29/07/201587,657 mi+2,374 mi
- 28/07/201690,311 mi+2,654 mi
- 19/07/201794,720 mi+4,409 mi
- 20/07/201794,720 mi
- 27/07/201898,462 mi+3,742 mi
- 10/08/2019104,377 mi+5,915 mi
- 10/08/2019104,377 mi
- 12/08/2020107,181 mi+2,804 mi
- 26/08/2021111,758 mi+4,577 mi
- 14/10/2022121,238 mi+9,480 mi
- 14/10/2023126,767 mi+5,529 mi
- 05/10/2024127,680 mi+913 mi
- 28/04/2026130,603 mi+2,923 mi
- 21/07/2026130,604 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,928 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Y177 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y177 DBY) between August 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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