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1993 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · L936 HBH

L936 HBH

1993 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 59,909 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2009.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Jun 2009
Road Tax
Untaxed (24 Jun 2009)
Recorded Mileage
59,909 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Jun 2009
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 24 Jun 2009
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1598cc
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L936 HBH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2008
  • 59,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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L936 HBH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 07:52
MOT Analysis

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 1993 Volkswagen Golf (L936 HBH) between March 2006 and June 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 June 2008 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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L936 HBH Mileage History

  1. 02/03/200686,668 mi
  2. 03/03/200686,669 mi+1 mi
  3. 13/06/200790,532 mi+3,863 mi
  4. 15/06/200790,532 mi
  5. 11/06/200859,909 mi-30,623 mi

Average of roughly -11,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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