
£1,500 - £1,800
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET SE
United Kingdom • 12 Jan 2026 • Lot 169
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet SE with 97,837 miles and a valid MOT until 2026. It features a manual transmission, petrol engine, and comes in blue, with some history and available reports.

Condition
6
Listing suggests moderate wear possible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
11403
Chassis No:
Odometer:
97,837 miles
Y896 PLC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET SEWith history file including roof instructions.Cobra central locking alarm.Make: VolkswagenModel: Golf Cabriolet SERegistration Plate: Y896 PLCYear of Manufacture: 2001Mileage: 97837Mileage Type: MilesMOT: ValidMOT Expiry: 2026-06-04V5: PresentDrive: RHDTransmission: ManualFuel Type: PetrolEngine Size: 1984Engine Number: AWG004330Chassis Number: 11403Weight: 1274Registered Former Keepers: 5Colour: BlueHas Keys: Yes?This vehicle is located near Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 from where it will need to be collected.Motorscan report and videos available on request.Viewing is by appointment, please contact the office to arrange.
Points of note
£340
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,769
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,641
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
97,203 miles
Registration Date
2001-04-27
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 05 2025 with 97,203 miles
Passed
On Oct 19 2022 with 95,527 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 12 2022 with 95,518 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 18 2021 with 90,531 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed
On Oct 15 2021 with 90,498 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed
On Oct 23 2020 with 87,121 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed
On Oct 22 2020 with 87,121 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Sep 07 2018 with 82,785 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2017 with 81,429 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
Passed
On Jun 28 2016 with 73,142 miles
Failed
On Jun 23 2016 with 73,142 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory:
- some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
- some movement to n/s/r wheel bearind
Passed
On Mar 06 2015 with 69,176 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed
On Mar 05 2015 with 69,175 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Feb 25 2014 with 62,188 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre edge close to limit
- o/s/f tyre edge close to limit
Failed
On Feb 25 2014 with 62,188 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre edge close to limit
- o/s/f tyre edge close to limit
Passed
On Mar 01 2013 with 56,650 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight movement to n/s/r wheel bearing
Passed
On Mar 13 2012 with 49,946 miles
Failed
On Mar 12 2012 with 49,945 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 04 2011 with 40,913 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passed
On Mar 17 2010 with 35,203 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2009 with 31,063 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- both front tyres are perishing
Passed
On Feb 09 2009 with 31,040 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- front tyres perishing
Passed
On Jan 04 2008 with 27,002 miles
Failed
On Dec 28 2007 with 26,997 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Passed
On Apr 18 2007 with 25,349 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2007 with 25,349 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Passed
On Apr 21 2006 with 22,390 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt













