2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · Y421 CGO
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2001. Recorded mileage 186,206 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y421 CGO Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 186,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y421 CGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y421 CGO) between June 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Y421 CGO Mileage History
- 27/06/200543,259 mi
- 23/06/200647,024 mi+3,765 mi
- 20/06/200750,691 mi+3,667 mi
- 18/06/200854,397 mi+3,706 mi
- 18/06/200854,397 mi
- 08/01/200956,492 mi+2,095 mi
- 21/01/201078,039 mi+21,547 mi
- 24/01/201190,305 mi+12,266 mi
- 24/01/201190,305 mi
- 26/01/2012109,557 mi+19,252 mi
- 13/02/2012110,234 mi+677 mi
- 23/02/2012111,046 mi+812 mi
- 14/02/2013130,999 mi+19,953 mi
- 23/02/2013131,449 mi+450 mi
- 22/02/2014146,153 mi+14,704 mi
- 17/09/2015147,700 mi+1,547 mi
- 14/10/2016154,785 mi+7,085 mi
- 14/10/2016154,785 mi
- 09/10/2017158,115 mi+3,330 mi
- 13/10/2018163,075 mi+4,960 mi
- 12/10/2019166,373 mi+3,298 mi
- 14/10/2019166,375 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2020171,422 mi+5,047 mi
- 29/10/2021173,362 mi+1,940 mi
- 09/11/2021173,494 mi+132 mi
- 19/01/2023176,120 mi+2,626 mi
- 02/02/2023176,162 mi+42 mi
- 02/02/2024176,407 mi+245 mi
- 22/01/2025177,523 mi+1,116 mi
- 16/09/2025180,135 mi+2,612 mi
- 29/08/2026186,206 mi+6,071 mi
- 29/08/2026186,206 mi
Average of roughly 6,752 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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