No, N165 ANF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N165 ANF?

The first MOT test for N165 ANF is due by 31 December 1998.

What is the recorded mileage of N165 ANF?

The recorded mileage for N165 ANF is 159,856 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N165 ANF ULEZ compliant?

No, N165 ANF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N165 ANF

N165 ANF

1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 159,856 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 159,856 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

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Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 159,856 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1984cc

Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.

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N165 ANF Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2021
159,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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N165 ANF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 22:00

MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N165 ANF) between September 2021 and September 2021.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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