2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · Y462 EVK
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2001. Recorded mileage 136,971 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y462 EVK Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 136,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y462 EVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y462 EVK) between August 2005 and March 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 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: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
Y462 EVK Mileage History
- 01/08/200534,089 mi
- 01/08/200534,089 mi
- 21/08/200645,227 mi+11,138 mi
- 15/11/200645,542 mi+315 mi
- 26/10/200757,709 mi+12,167 mi
- 12/06/200862,197 mi+4,488 mi
- 08/07/200969,901 mi+7,704 mi
- 08/07/200969,901 mi
- 27/10/201082,132 mi+12,231 mi
- 08/11/201190,599 mi+8,467 mi
- 09/11/201190,599 mi
- 24/11/201295,838 mi+5,239 mi
- 23/11/2013100,619 mi+4,781 mi
- 03/12/2014104,449 mi+3,830 mi
- 08/01/2016108,182 mi+3,733 mi
- 08/01/2016108,182 mi
- 16/02/2017111,490 mi+3,308 mi
- 16/02/2017111,490 mi
- 07/03/2018115,257 mi+3,767 mi
- 21/03/2019120,262 mi+5,005 mi
- 27/03/2019120,498 mi+236 mi
- 13/03/2020124,595 mi+4,097 mi
- 16/03/2021128,069 mi+3,474 mi
- 23/03/2021128,139 mi+70 mi
- 11/03/2022131,994 mi+3,855 mi
- 09/03/2023134,459 mi+2,465 mi
- 05/03/2024136,971 mi+2,512 mi
Average of roughly 5,534 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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