2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · Y541 ADP
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 123,125 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y541 ADP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2023
- 123,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y541 ADP 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 (Y541 ADP) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”.
Y541 ADP Mileage History
- 28/06/2022119,400 mi
- 28/06/2022119,400 mi
- 07/07/2023123,090 mi+3,690 mi
- 18/07/2023123,124 mi+34 mi
- 19/07/2023123,125 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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