2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y178 DRU
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 181,893 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y178 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 181,893 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: Good
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Y178 DRU Mileage History
- 24/02/2023177,387 mi
- 01/03/2024179,345 mi+1,958 mi
- 01/03/2024179,345 mi
- 27/02/2025180,625 mi+1,280 mi
- 21/02/2026181,893 mi+1,268 mi
Average of roughly 1,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y178 DRU 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 (Y178 DRU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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