Yes, Y596 ACL is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for Y596 ACL?

The MOT for Y596 ACL is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of Y596 ACL?

The recorded mileage for Y596 ACL is 167,208 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y596 ACL ULEZ compliant?

No, Y596 ACL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y596 ACL

Y596 ACL

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 167,208 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 05 Oct 2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 167,208 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 05 Oct 2026View ↓

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 May 2027

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2001

Engine

1896cc

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Y596 ACL Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
167,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

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Y596 ACL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 09:32

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y596 ACL) between March 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Steering (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 94 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: “Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.

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Y596 ACL Mileage History

13/03/200646,829 mi
13/03/200754,409 mi+7,580 mi
13/03/200754,409 mi
31/03/200862,678 mi+8,269 mi
01/04/200969,766 mi+7,088 mi
01/04/200969,769 mi+3 mi
30/03/201077,472 mi+7,703 mi
30/03/201077,472 mi
10/06/201189,378 mi+11,906 mi
25/07/2012100,558 mi+11,180 mi
30/07/2012100,645 mi+87 mi
30/07/2013108,637 mi+7,992 mi
03/07/2014115,982 mi+7,345 mi
03/07/2014115,983 mi+1 mi
15/07/2015123,250 mi+7,267 mi
15/07/2015123,253 mi+3 mi
27/07/2016131,227 mi+7,974 mi
27/07/2016131,228 mi+1 mi
24/07/2017137,208 mi+5,980 mi
24/07/2017137,210 mi+2 mi
27/07/2018144,351 mi+7,141 mi
22/07/2019149,522 mi+5,171 mi
22/07/2019149,522 mi
20/08/2020155,641 mi+6,119 mi
20/08/2020155,646 mi+5 mi
19/08/2021160,119 mi+4,473 mi
23/08/2022167,204 mi+7,085 mi
07/10/2025167,208 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 6,151 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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