2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · YV51 HHY
2001 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 192,726 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV51 HHY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 192,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV51 HHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (YV51 HHY) between August 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YV51 HHY Mileage History
- 19/08/200683,584 mi
- 13/08/200792,892 mi+9,308 mi
- 14/08/200792,892 mi
- 20/08/2008100,735 mi+7,843 mi
- 20/08/2008100,735 mi
- 02/09/2009110,116 mi+9,381 mi
- 10/09/2010117,699 mi+7,583 mi
- 12/10/2011127,445 mi+9,746 mi
- 12/10/2011127,445 mi
- 12/10/2012134,430 mi+6,985 mi
- 04/09/2013142,458 mi+8,028 mi
- 08/09/2014160,035 mi+17,577 mi
- 12/09/2015172,301 mi+12,266 mi
- 27/10/2026192,721 mi+20,420 mi
- 30/10/2026192,726 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,404 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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