1993 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · L187 DFD
1993 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 77,843 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L187 DFD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 77,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L187 DFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Golf (L187 DFD) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L187 DFD Mileage History
- 28/01/202274,247 mi
- 13/01/202376,834 mi+2,587 mi
- 03/09/202577,772 mi+938 mi
- 04/10/202577,843 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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