1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · N501 AWP
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 104,294 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2792cc
N501 AWP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2010
- 104,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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N501 AWP Mileage History
- 26/04/200777,744 mi
- 26/09/200884,825 mi+7,081 mi
- 25/09/200996,234 mi+11,409 mi
- 25/09/2010104,294 mi+8,060 mi
Average of roughly 7,773 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N501 AWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N501 AWP) between April 2007 and September 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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