1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · M905 BLB
1994 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 47,222 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M905 BLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 47,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M905 BLB Mileage History
- 31/03/202243,425 mi
- 13/04/202344,346 mi+921 mi
- 19/09/202447,202 mi+2,856 mi
- 26/11/202447,221 mi+19 mi
- 27/11/202447,222 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M905 BLB 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 1994 Volkswagen Golf (M905 BLB) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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