2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · Y711 ABL
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 72,691 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y711 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2026
- 72,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y711 ABL Mileage History
- 06/05/202365,352 mi
- 25/04/202467,599 mi+2,247 mi
- 01/05/202570,547 mi+2,948 mi
- 19/05/202672,665 mi+2,118 mi
- 25/05/202672,691 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 2,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y711 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 (Y711 ABL) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 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: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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