1995 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · N815 BYB
1995 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1995. Recorded mileage 118,310 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N815 BYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 118,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N815 BYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Golf (N815 BYB) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
N815 BYB Mileage History
- 15/10/2021117,819 mi
- 21/10/2021117,823 mi+4 mi
- 18/10/2022118,304 mi+481 mi
- 28/10/2022118,310 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 474 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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