2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y704 ABL
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 142,685 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y704 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 142,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y704 ABL Mileage History
- 10/07/2024134,995 mi
- 12/07/2024135,013 mi+18 mi
- 17/07/2025139,055 mi+4,042 mi
- 02/07/2026142,685 mi+3,630 mi
- 09/07/2026142,685 mi
Average of roughly 3,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y704 ABL 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 (Y704 ABL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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