1994 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · M256 EKH
1994 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 141,185 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
M256 EKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 141,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M256 EKH 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 (M256 EKH) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
M256 EKH Mileage History
- 12/05/2023137,414 mi
- 21/05/2024139,184 mi+1,770 mi
- 19/05/2025140,250 mi+1,066 mi
- 28/05/2025140,250 mi
- 25/06/2026141,185 mi+935 mi
Average of roughly 1,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (M256 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as M256EKH.
HONDA
CBR600F
SUZUKI
CAPPUCCINO
TALBOT
EXPRESS
NISSAN
SERENA
LANCIA
THEMA
PEUGEOT
BOXER
NISSAN
MICRA
HONDA
CIVIC CRX
VOLVO
900 Series
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
BMW
316
FORD
ESCORT
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.