1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N492 ABL
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19/04/1996. Recorded mileage 101,571 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1984cc
N492 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2024
- 101,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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N492 ABL Mileage History
- 02/04/202297,975 mi
- 22/03/202397,998 mi+23 mi
- 28/03/202397,998 mi
- 01/06/2024101,570 mi+3,572 mi
- 05/06/2024101,571 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N492 ABL MOT History
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 (N492 ABL) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”.
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