1994 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · L181 DPM
1994 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 129,128 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1984cc
L181 DPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 129,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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L181 DPM Mileage History
- 06/03/2023124,726 mi
- 07/03/2024125,177 mi+451 mi
- 08/04/2025127,969 mi+2,792 mi
- 30/04/2025127,974 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/2026129,128 mi+1,154 mi
Average of roughly 1,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L181 DPM 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 (L181 DPM) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner s”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer si”.
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