1995 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · M185 OWN
1995 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 182,852 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M185 OWN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2007
- 182,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M185 OWN Mileage History
- 05/10/2005132,374 mi
- 06/10/2005132,374 mi
- 17/11/2005133,732 mi+1,358 mi
- 07/10/2006143,594 mi+9,862 mi
- 04/10/2007152,820 mi+9,226 mi
- 05/10/2007182,852 mi+30,032 mi
Average of roughly 25,254 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
M185 OWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Golf (M185 OWN) between October 2005 and October 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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