1993 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · L970 OAC
1993 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 98,936 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L970 OAC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 98,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L970 OAC Mileage History
- 26/10/200570,755 mi
- 26/10/200570,755 mi
- 30/10/200674,744 mi+3,989 mi
- 24/10/200777,133 mi+2,389 mi
- 06/11/200879,904 mi+2,771 mi
- 04/11/200981,223 mi+1,319 mi
- 26/10/201084,444 mi+3,221 mi
- 17/10/201187,516 mi+3,072 mi
- 18/10/201187,520 mi+4 mi
- 29/10/201289,496 mi+1,976 mi
- 25/11/201391,355 mi+1,859 mi
- 28/10/201492,394 mi+1,039 mi
- 26/10/201592,981 mi+587 mi
- 26/10/201693,562 mi+581 mi
- 10/10/201794,080 mi+518 mi
- 11/10/201894,860 mi+780 mi
- 10/10/201995,631 mi+771 mi
- 20/10/202095,980 mi+349 mi
- 04/10/202196,333 mi+353 mi
- 13/10/202296,952 mi+619 mi
- 28/09/202397,933 mi+981 mi
- 01/10/202498,183 mi+250 mi
- 03/10/202498,184 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/202598,936 mi+752 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
L970 OAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Golf (L970 OAC) between October 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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