1993 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · DST 38C
1993 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1993. Recorded mileage 176,719 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2792cc
DST 38C Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 176,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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DST 38C Mileage History
- 27/04/2022174,174 mi
- 27/04/2022174,187 mi+13 mi
- 29/04/2023175,297 mi+1,110 mi
- 28/09/2024175,960 mi+663 mi
- 13/10/2025176,719 mi+759 mi
Average of roughly 735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DST 38C 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 1993 Volkswagen Golf (DST 38C) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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