1995 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · M288 MUW
1995 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/03/1995. Recorded mileage 61,294 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1984cc
M288 MUW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 61,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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M288 MUW Mileage History
- 14/08/200629,663 mi
- 01/08/200741,198 mi+11,535 mi
- 13/08/200851,573 mi+10,375 mi
- 18/08/200959,755 mi+8,182 mi
- 18/08/200959,755 mi
- 19/08/201068,189 mi+8,434 mi
- 20/08/201068,191 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/201172,232 mi+4,041 mi
- 30/10/201373,985 mi+1,753 mi
- 30/10/201373,985 mi
- 27/10/201477,797 mi+3,812 mi
- 10/04/201879,113 mi+1,316 mi
- 31/05/201879,135 mi+22 mi
- 31/05/201981,380 mi+2,245 mi
- 05/06/201981,382 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/202182,833 mi+1,451 mi
- 24/03/202182,833 mi
- 05/06/202661,294 mi-21,539 mi
Average of roughly 1,597 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M288 MUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Golf (M288 MUW) between August 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
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