1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N199 SPA
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 94,604 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1984cc
N199 SPA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2007
- 94,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N199 SPA Mileage History
- 14/09/200687,829 mi
- 03/10/200794,475 mi+6,646 mi
- 11/10/200794,604 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 6,312 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N199 SPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N199 SPA) between September 2006 and October 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)”.