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1994 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · M817 JPF

M817 JPF

1994 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 71,159 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
71,159 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1391cc

M817 JPF Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
  • 71,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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M817 JPF Mileage History

  1. 10/10/200510,124 mi
  2. 09/10/200613,439 mi+3,315 mi
  3. 15/10/200717,088 mi+3,649 mi
  4. 11/10/200821,860 mi+4,772 mi
  5. 13/10/200927,740 mi+5,880 mi
  6. 12/10/201031,299 mi+3,559 mi
  7. 11/10/201134,871 mi+3,572 mi
  8. 09/10/201239,648 mi+4,777 mi
  9. 07/10/201362,680 mi+23,032 mi
  10. 06/10/201449,232 mi-13,448 mi
  11. 22/09/201553,080 mi+3,848 mi
  12. 15/09/201655,882 mi+2,802 mi
  13. 14/09/201759,147 mi+3,265 mi
  14. 14/08/201862,110 mi+2,963 mi
  15. 30/08/201965,037 mi+2,927 mi
  16. 14/08/202066,950 mi+1,913 mi
  17. 23/08/202167,868 mi+918 mi
  18. 18/08/202269,261 mi+1,393 mi
  19. 18/08/202370,412 mi+1,151 mi
  20. 13/08/202470,576 mi+164 mi
  21. 23/07/202571,159 mi+583 mi

Average of roughly 3,085 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M817 JPF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 12:51
MOT Analysis

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 1994 Volkswagen Golf (M817 JPF) between October 2005 and July 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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.

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ADVISORY