1994 Volkswagen 2.4L Diesel · M420 BGO
1994 Volkswagen (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 320,583 km. MOT expired on 25 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 May 2018)
- Recorded Odometer
- 320,583 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M420 BGO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2017
- 320,583 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M420 BGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Unknown (M420 BGO) between January 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor area (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)”.
M420 BGO Odometer History
- 25/01/2006231,732 km
- 31/10/2006231,767 mi
- 31/10/2007246,005 km
- 10/11/2008253,123 km+7,118 km
- 27/05/2010264,787 km+11,664 km
- 10/08/2011268,230 km+3,443 km
- 19/08/2011268,233 km+3 km
- 28/05/2012270,323 mi
- 29/05/2012270,324 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/2014290,064 km
- 04/02/2014290,069 km+5 km
- 26/02/2015307,367 km+17,298 km
- 04/03/2015307,370 km+3 km
- 17/03/2016318,079 km+10,709 km
- 20/04/2016318,093 km+14 km
- 24/04/2017320,550 km+2,457 km
- 15/05/2017320,579 km+29 km
- 26/05/2017320,583 km+4 km
Average of roughly 7,841 km per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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