2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · Y408 BCG
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 140,677 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/07/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1781cc
Y408 BCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 140,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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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Y408 BCG Mileage History
- 31/05/2022137,050 mi
- 31/05/2022137,050 mi
- 05/06/2023140,474 mi+3,424 mi
- 04/08/2025140,677 mi+203 mi
- 04/08/2025140,677 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y408 BCG 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 (Y408 BCG) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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