2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · Y63 HHP
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 174,449 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y63 HHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 174,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y63 HHP 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 (Y63 HHP) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y63 HHP Mileage History
- 29/06/2023163,605 mi
- 17/07/2024167,635 mi+4,030 mi
- 14/07/2025171,380 mi+3,745 mi
- 14/07/2026174,449 mi+3,069 mi
- 14/07/2026174,449 mi
Average of roughly 3,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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