2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · Y840 AOG
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 80,740 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y840 AOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 80,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y840 AOG 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 (Y840 AOG) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Brake performance unable to be tested OSR brake bound tight. (1.2.1 (g))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
Y840 AOG Mileage History
- 09/04/202478,289 mi
- 13/03/202579,315 mi+1,026 mi
- 13/03/202579,320 mi+5 mi
- 11/03/202680,737 mi+1,417 mi
- 12/03/202680,740 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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