2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · Y618 DGO
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 76,474 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y618 DGO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 76,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y618 DGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y618 DGO) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
Y618 DGO Mileage History
- 13/03/200613,200 mi
- 25/06/200717,612 mi+4,412 mi
- 04/07/200819,949 mi+2,337 mi
- 25/11/200926,248 mi+6,299 mi
- 27/11/200926,248 mi
- 04/11/201027,879 mi+1,631 mi
- 05/11/201027,879 mi
- 24/11/201130,397 mi+2,518 mi
- 21/11/201233,197 mi+2,800 mi
- 21/11/201233,197 mi
- 14/03/201445,675 mi+12,478 mi
- 14/03/201445,675 mi
- 23/03/201553,181 mi+7,506 mi
- 31/03/201553,185 mi+4 mi
- 29/08/201658,068 mi+4,883 mi
- 11/09/201760,658 mi+2,590 mi
- 11/09/201760,659 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/201961,867 mi+1,208 mi
- 01/04/201961,872 mi+5 mi
- 17/02/202061,987 mi+115 mi
- 18/02/202061,987 mi
- 17/02/202162,912 mi+925 mi
- 16/02/202267,518 mi+4,606 mi
- 06/03/202370,488 mi+2,970 mi
- 13/02/202473,436 mi+2,948 mi
- 05/03/202575,631 mi+2,195 mi
- 07/03/202575,631 mi
- 27/02/202676,474 mi+843 mi
Average of roughly 3,170 miles per year across 28 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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