1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N152 DKJ
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 63,281 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2012.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N152 DKJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2011
- 63,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N152 DKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N152 DKJ) between May 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
N152 DKJ Mileage History
- 27/05/200639,992 mi
- 21/05/200743,815 mi+3,823 mi
- 21/05/200743,815 mi
- 22/05/200847,077 mi+3,262 mi
- 22/05/200847,077 mi
- 22/05/200953,380 mi+6,303 mi
- 02/06/201058,722 mi+5,342 mi
- 12/05/201163,281 mi+4,559 mi
- 13/05/201163,281 mi
Average of roughly 4,694 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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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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