Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1994 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · M554 DRT

M554 DRT

1994 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1994. Recorded mileage 115,417 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 04/07/2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/07/2025)
Recorded Mileage
115,417 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/07/2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/07/2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1781cc

M554 DRT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
  • 115,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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M554 DRT Mileage History

  1. 05/07/202397,363 mi
  2. 06/07/202397,365 mi+2 mi
  3. 19/06/2024102,257 mi+4,892 mi
  4. 21/06/2025105,913 mi+3,656 mi
  5. 03/07/2026115,417 mi+9,504 mi

Average of roughly 6,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M554 DRT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Sept 2026, 16:45
MOT Analysis

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 1994 Volkswagen Golf (M554 DRT) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 July 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 (17 issues), Steering (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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