1993 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · L179 DDB
1993 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 161,141 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1391cc
L179 DDB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2010
- 161,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 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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L179 DDB Mileage History
- 25/07/2006123,762 mi
- 02/08/2006123,762 mi
- 06/08/2007132,793 mi+9,031 mi
- 07/08/2007132,795 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/2008141,676 mi+8,881 mi
- 31/10/2009149,871 mi+8,195 mi
- 03/11/2009149,871 mi
- 06/11/2010161,141 mi+11,270 mi
- 16/11/2010161,141 mi
Average of roughly 8,668 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
L179 DDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Golf (L179 DDB) between July 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.