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1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · N381 DDB

N381 DDB

1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18/06/1996. Recorded mileage 89,656 miles. MOT valid until 24/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2792cc

N381 DDB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
  • 89,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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N381 DDB Mileage History

  1. 23/08/202286,290 mi
  2. 25/09/202386,444 mi+154 mi
  3. 25/09/202386,444 mi
  4. 25/09/202486,861 mi+417 mi
  5. 26/08/202589,656 mi+2,795 mi

Average of roughly 1,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N381 DDB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (N381 DDB) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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