No, N478 GLL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N478 GLL?

The MOT for N478 GLL is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 March 2016.

What is the recorded mileage of N478 GLL?

The recorded mileage for N478 GLL is 196,891 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N478 GLL ULEZ compliant?

No, N478 GLL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1995 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · N478 GLL

N478 GLL

1995 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1995. Recorded mileage 196,891 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/03/2016
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 196,891 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/03/2016

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 196,891 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1995
Engine: 1896cc

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N478 GLL Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2016
196,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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N478 GLL Mileage History

08/03/2006117,419 mi
08/03/2006117,429 mi+10 mi
01/03/2007133,439 mi+16,010 mi
01/03/2007133,439 mi
18/02/2008143,465 mi+10,026 mi
18/02/2008143,465 mi
11/03/2009149,900 mi+6,435 mi
09/03/2010158,724 mi+8,824 mi
19/01/2011165,317 mi+6,593 mi
19/01/2011165,317 mi
07/03/2012173,458 mi+8,141 mi
12/03/2012173,458 mi
11/03/2013178,884 mi+5,426 mi
15/03/2013178,884 mi
06/03/2014185,638 mi+6,754 mi
27/02/2015192,052 mi+6,414 mi
19/02/2016196,891 mi+4,839 mi

Average of roughly 7,985 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

N478 GLL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:40

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Golf (N478 GLL) between March 2006 and February 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 19 February 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)”.

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