2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · Y873 BSX
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 149,849 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y873 BSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2026
- 149,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y873 BSX 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 (Y873 BSX) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Y873 BSX Mileage History
- 23/11/2023145,807 mi
- 04/12/2023145,837 mi+30 mi
- 09/12/2024148,022 mi+2,185 mi
- 09/12/2024148,022 mi
- 01/09/2026149,849 mi+1,827 mi
Average of roughly 1,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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