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1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N401 BHP

N401 BHP

1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/04/1996. Recorded mileage 53,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/02/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1781cc

N401 BHP Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2023
  • 53,988 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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N401 BHP Mileage History

  1. 24/01/202252,947 mi
  2. 28/01/202252,947 mi
  3. 23/02/202353,988 mi+1,041 mi

Average of roughly 963 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

N401 BHP MOT History

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

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N401 BHP) between January 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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