1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N441 AJB
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 148,854 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
N441 AJB Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2009
- 148,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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N441 AJB Mileage History
- 24/04/2006115,533 mi
- 24/04/2006115,533 mi
- 04/04/2007123,480 mi+7,947 mi
- 04/04/2007123,480 mi
- 18/04/2008136,183 mi+12,703 mi
- 18/04/2008136,183 mi
- 28/04/2009148,854 mi+12,671 mi
- 02/05/2009148,854 mi
Average of roughly 11,023 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
N441 AJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N441 AJB) between April 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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