2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · Y771 DRU
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 147,665 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y771 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 147,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y771 DRU 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 (Y771 DRU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y771 DRU Mileage History
- 15/11/2023138,298 mi
- 19/11/2024143,030 mi+4,732 mi
- 20/11/2024143,033 mi+3 mi
- 30/10/2025147,502 mi+4,469 mi
- 13/11/2025147,665 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 4,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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