1994 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · M541 BAV
1994 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/09/1994. Recorded mileage 128,412 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1896cc
M541 BAV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2021
- 128,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M541 BAV Mileage History
- 30/08/200684,084 mi
- 05/09/200684,255 mi+171 mi
- 04/09/200786,682 mi+2,427 mi
- 25/09/200887,715 mi+1,033 mi
- 08/09/200988,501 mi+786 mi
- 12/10/201088,704 mi+203 mi
- 14/10/201088,705 mi+1 mi
- 28/09/201189,334 mi+629 mi
- 01/10/201292,980 mi+3,646 mi
- 07/10/201398,381 mi+5,401 mi
- 07/10/201398,381 mi
- 06/10/2014105,329 mi+6,948 mi
- 07/10/2014105,332 mi+3 mi
- 05/10/2015112,240 mi+6,908 mi
- 29/09/201679,738 mi-32,502 mi
- 28/09/2017120,526 mi+40,788 mi
- 11/10/2017120,579 mi+53 mi
- 20/09/2018123,678 mi+3,099 mi
- 16/09/2019126,670 mi+2,992 mi
- 30/09/2020127,872 mi+1,202 mi
- 04/08/2021128,402 mi+530 mi
- 20/08/2021128,412 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M541 BAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Golf (M541 BAV) between August 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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