2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · Y978 DWP
2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/06/2001. Recorded mileage 133,751 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1598cc
Y978 DWP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 133,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Y978 DWP Mileage History
- 13/06/200622,640 mi
- 04/06/200727,936 mi+5,296 mi
- 02/06/200832,441 mi+4,505 mi
- 20/06/200938,389 mi+5,948 mi
- 19/06/201044,810 mi+6,421 mi
- 15/06/201152,355 mi+7,545 mi
- 11/06/201259,363 mi+7,008 mi
- 03/06/201365,892 mi+6,529 mi
- 07/06/201365,999 mi+107 mi
- 07/06/201365,999 mi
- 06/06/201473,382 mi+7,383 mi
- 06/06/201473,382 mi
- 01/06/201580,527 mi+7,145 mi
- 27/05/201690,172 mi+9,645 mi
- 27/05/201690,183 mi+11 mi
- 09/06/201798,552 mi+8,369 mi
- 08/06/2018107,287 mi+8,735 mi
- 18/05/2019114,719 mi+7,432 mi
- 02/11/2020118,686 mi+3,967 mi
- 09/11/2020118,686 mi
- 15/11/2021120,449 mi+1,763 mi
- 08/11/2022124,835 mi+4,386 mi
- 15/11/2024133,751 mi+8,916 mi
Average of roughly 6,030 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Y978 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (Y978 DWP) between June 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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