2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y308 DAB
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/03/2001. Recorded mileage 219,488 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1896cc
Y308 DAB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 219,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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Y308 DAB Mileage History
- 12/01/200785,138 mi
- 18/01/200891,360 mi+6,222 mi
- 18/01/200891,360 mi
- 05/03/2009102,062 mi+10,702 mi
- 27/02/2010113,823 mi+11,761 mi
- 03/05/2011128,683 mi+14,860 mi
- 06/05/2011128,683 mi
- 04/05/2012142,575 mi+13,892 mi
- 06/05/2013147,484 mi+4,909 mi
- 11/07/2014153,544 mi+6,060 mi
- 08/07/2015161,230 mi+7,686 mi
- 08/07/2015161,230 mi
- 01/07/2016169,144 mi+7,914 mi
- 01/07/2017178,246 mi+9,102 mi
- 03/07/2017178,251 mi+5 mi
- 29/06/2018185,115 mi+6,864 mi
- 03/07/2018185,189 mi+74 mi
- 22/06/2019192,464 mi+7,275 mi
- 01/07/2019192,618 mi+154 mi
- 01/07/2020198,050 mi+5,432 mi
- 19/06/2021200,816 mi+2,766 mi
- 01/07/2022205,956 mi+5,140 mi
- 23/06/2023211,150 mi+5,194 mi
- 27/06/2023211,187 mi+37 mi
- 10/06/2024215,533 mi+4,346 mi
- 15/05/2025219,488 mi+3,955 mi
Average of roughly 7,326 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Y308 DAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y308 DAB) between January 2007 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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