1994 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · M982 GHP
1994 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 102,850 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M982 GHP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/01/2025
- 102,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M982 GHP 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 (M982 GHP) between October 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and r”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
M982 GHP Mileage History
- 11/10/200665,075 mi
- 08/10/200767,340 mi+2,265 mi
- 07/10/200869,773 mi+2,433 mi
- 08/10/200971,848 mi+2,075 mi
- 11/10/201073,331 mi+1,483 mi
- 26/09/201174,971 mi+1,640 mi
- 27/09/201174,971 mi
- 09/10/201277,212 mi+2,241 mi
- 27/11/201377,904 mi+692 mi
- 28/11/201377,904 mi
- 26/03/201581,794 mi+3,890 mi
- 30/03/201581,794 mi
- 30/03/201681,983 mi+189 mi
- 27/03/201782,609 mi+626 mi
- 04/04/201782,609 mi
- 04/03/201982,631 mi+22 mi
- 16/03/201982,638 mi+7 mi
- 28/08/201987,702 mi+5,064 mi
- 29/08/201987,709 mi+7 mi
- 21/09/202099,064 mi+11,355 mi
- 02/12/202099,091 mi+27 mi
- 24/01/2025102,850 mi+3,759 mi
Average of roughly 2,065 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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