1994 Volkswagen Golf Gl — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age
32 years
Current Age
31.4%
Latest Pass Rate
153
Total Tests (All Years)
128,961 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 15
This car: 31.4%
Average: 52.4%
⚠️ 21.0% below average (11197 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
31.4%
Age (yrs) 15Tests 153Avg Mileage 128,961Top Failure Suspension — 46.4%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1994 Volkswagen Golf Gl, with age trends.
Suspension
46.4%
— Consistent
Brakes
44.4%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
39.2%
— Consistent
Tyres
24.2%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
20.9%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 46.4% (15 yrs) | 46.4% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 44.4% (15 yrs) | 44.4% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 39.2% (15 yrs) | 39.2% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 24.2% (15 yrs) | 24.2% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 20.9% (15 yrs) | 20.9% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Volkswagen Golf Gl cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 153 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.