1995 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N397 BES
1995 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1995. Recorded mileage 73,526 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1781cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N397 BES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 73,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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N397 BES Mileage History
- 02/07/202271,023 mi
- 01/07/202372,290 mi+1,267 mi
- 01/07/202372,290 mi
- 02/07/202473,277 mi+987 mi
- 05/07/202573,526 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N397 BES MOT History
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 1995 Volkswagen Golf (N397 BES) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2025 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: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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