Official DVLA Record

2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · Y796 BCK

Y796 BCK

2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23/03/2001. Recorded mileage 81,959 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 15/06/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
81,959 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/06/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1984cc

Y796 BCK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
  • 81,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Y796 BCK Mileage History

  1. 09/06/202280,921 mi
  2. 16/06/202280,924 mi+3 mi
  3. 12/06/202381,546 mi+622 mi
  4. 12/06/202381,546 mi
  5. 17/06/202481,959 mi+413 mi

Average of roughly 513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y796 BCK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 10:45
MOT Analysis

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 (Y796 BCK) between June 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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