1994 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · L893 UWV
1994 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 132,435 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L893 UWV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2010
- 132,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L893 UWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Golf (L893 UWV) between August 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
L893 UWV Mileage History
- 01/08/2006107,632 mi
- 01/08/2006107,641 mi+9 mi
- 01/08/2007113,981 mi+6,340 mi
- 02/08/2007113,981 mi
- 02/08/2008120,087 mi+6,106 mi
- 04/08/2009127,526 mi+7,439 mi
- 04/08/2009127,526 mi
- 05/08/2010132,435 mi+4,909 mi
Average of roughly 6,183 miles per year across 8 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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