1995 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · N356 HCL
1995 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30/10/1995. Recorded mileage 157,638 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2792cc
N356 HCL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 157,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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N356 HCL Mileage History
- 16/12/200581,973 mi
- 05/03/200786,550 mi+4,577 mi
- 10/05/200894,733 mi+8,183 mi
- 30/06/2009108,266 mi+13,533 mi
- 30/06/2009108,266 mi
- 02/09/2010121,044 mi+12,778 mi
- 16/08/2011124,725 mi+3,681 mi
- 19/08/2011124,725 mi
- 20/07/2013126,556 mi+1,831 mi
- 16/07/2014138,411 mi+11,855 mi
- 01/09/2015139,457 mi+1,046 mi
- 15/08/2016151,596 mi+12,139 mi
- 02/01/2018151,715 mi+119 mi
- 27/05/2021154,894 mi+3,179 mi
- 29/05/2021154,907 mi+13 mi
- 08/06/2022157,116 mi+2,209 mi
- 31/03/2023157,122 mi+6 mi
- 06/04/2023157,124 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2024157,249 mi+125 mi
- 02/05/2024157,250 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/2025157,464 mi+214 mi
- 12/05/2025157,464 mi
- 14/05/2026157,638 mi+174 mi
Average of roughly 3,708 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
N356 HCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Golf (N356 HCL) between December 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body ”.
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