1993 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · K97 OOW
1993 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1993. Recorded mileage 177,452 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1781cc
K97 OOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 177,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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K97 OOW Mileage History
- 24/07/2024176,397 mi
- 25/03/2025176,409 mi+12 mi
- 28/03/2025176,410 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/2026177,452 mi+1,042 mi
- 04/08/2026177,452 mi
Average of roughly 520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K97 OOW 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 (K97 OOW) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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