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When is the MOT due for M257 MBD?

The MOT for M257 MBD is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M257 MBD?

The recorded mileage for M257 MBD is 156,042 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M257 MBD ULEZ compliant?

No, M257 MBD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1995 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · M257 MBD

M257 MBD

1995 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07/06/1995. Recorded mileage 156,042 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 156,042 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 156,042 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1995
Engine: 1896cc

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M257 MBD Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
156,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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M257 MBD Mileage History

05/10/200660,729 mi
05/10/200660,738 mi+9 mi
04/10/200770,457 mi+9,719 mi
03/10/200876,685 mi+6,228 mi
03/10/200876,685 mi
30/09/200981,248 mi+4,563 mi
30/09/200981,248 mi
02/09/201085,583 mi+4,335 mi
19/08/201190,865 mi+5,282 mi
19/08/201190,865 mi
21/08/201295,320 mi+4,455 mi
25/09/2013100,558 mi+5,238 mi
03/09/2014105,270 mi+4,712 mi
04/08/2015110,186 mi+4,916 mi
04/08/2015110,186 mi
03/08/2016114,322 mi+4,136 mi
03/08/2016114,322 mi
26/07/2017118,202 mi+3,880 mi
16/07/2018121,295 mi+3,093 mi
11/07/2019126,493 mi+5,198 mi
27/07/2020130,658 mi+4,165 mi
27/07/2020130,658 mi
07/07/2021134,314 mi+3,656 mi
26/07/2022139,734 mi+5,420 mi
26/07/2022139,734 mi
06/07/2023144,719 mi+4,985 mi
07/07/2023144,719 mi
16/07/2024151,679 mi+6,960 mi
17/07/2024151,679 mi
14/07/2025154,017 mi+2,338 mi
14/07/2026156,041 mi+2,024 mi
24/07/2026156,042 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 4,814 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

M257 MBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:20

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Golf (M257 MBD) between October 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 78 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan x2 holes (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner s”.

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