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1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · N524 AMS

N524 AMS

1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 139,282 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/07/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2792cc

N524 AMS Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
  • 139,282 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 (50%)
! Older vehicle
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N524 AMS Mileage History

  1. 18/06/2022139,267 mi
  2. 04/07/2022139,282 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

N524 AMS MOT History

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

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N524 AMS) between June 2022 and July 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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