1995 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · M266 BOW
1995 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/05/1995. Recorded mileage 141,559 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1781cc
M266 BOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 141,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M266 BOW Mileage History
- 04/10/2022136,430 mi
- 13/10/2023137,820 mi+1,390 mi
- 20/05/2025138,610 mi+790 mi
- 09/06/2026141,559 mi+2,949 mi
- 10/06/2026141,559 mi
Average of roughly 1,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M266 BOW 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 1995 Volkswagen Golf (M266 BOW) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section area (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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