2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y785 ATR
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 192,680 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y785 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 192,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y785 ATR 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 (Y785 ATR) between March 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
Y785 ATR Mileage History
- 28/03/2022188,184 mi
- 31/03/2022188,194 mi+10 mi
- 30/03/2023190,566 mi+2,372 mi
- 17/12/2024192,676 mi+2,110 mi
- 23/12/2024192,680 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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