1993 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · K487 VNX
1993 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 109,734 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K487 VNX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 109,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K487 VNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Golf (K487 VNX) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
K487 VNX Mileage History
- 15/07/2006107,283 mi
- 11/10/2008107,283 mi
- 30/05/2012107,285 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2012107,291 mi+6 mi
- 30/04/2013108,126 mi+835 mi
- 30/04/2013108,126 mi
- 30/04/2014108,990 mi+864 mi
- 30/04/2014108,990 mi
- 25/04/2015102,852 mi-6,138 mi
- 21/05/2016103,664 mi+812 mi
- 03/05/2017104,792 mi+1,128 mi
- 21/05/2018105,489 mi+697 mi
- 21/05/2018105,489 mi
- 14/05/2019106,733 mi+1,244 mi
- 14/05/2019106,733 mi
- 23/02/2023107,192 mi+459 mi
- 08/04/2024107,990 mi+798 mi
- 28/04/2025109,256 mi+1,266 mi
- 13/04/2026109,734 mi+478 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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