1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · D815 FYP
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 84,224 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1400cc
D815 FYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 84,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D815 FYP Mileage History
- 06/11/202478,794 mi
- 11/11/202478,807 mi+13 mi
- 21/07/202581,170 mi+2,363 mi
- 22/07/202581,181 mi+11 mi
- 29/06/202684,224 mi+3,043 mi
Average of roughly 3,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D815 FYP 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 1996 Volkswagen Golf (D815 FYP) between November 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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