2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · Y957 BHO
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 96,345 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y957 BHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 96,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y957 BHO 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 (Y957 BHO) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Y957 BHO Mileage History
- 12/07/202391,156 mi
- 22/09/202391,164 mi+8 mi
- 05/12/202492,796 mi+1,632 mi
- 12/12/202596,345 mi+3,549 mi
- 12/12/202596,345 mi
Average of roughly 2,143 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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