1995 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · M601 DLO
1995 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 28/06/1995. Recorded mileage 155,547 miles. MOT valid until 12/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2792cc
M601 DLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 155,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M601 DLO Mileage History
- 01/12/2023154,276 mi
- 28/11/2024154,874 mi+598 mi
- 29/11/2024154,874 mi
- 21/11/2025155,547 mi+673 mi
- 21/11/2025155,547 mi
Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M601 DLO MOT History
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 1995 Volkswagen Golf (M601 DLO) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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: Bodywork (22 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded several places marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded several places marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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