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1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N908 PHX

N908 PHX

1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/07/1996. Recorded mileage 147,073 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/09/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1781cc

N908 PHX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
  • 147,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N908 PHX Mileage History

  1. 26/08/2021131,711 mi
  2. 09/09/2021131,737 mi+26 mi
  3. 23/08/2022138,850 mi+7,113 mi
  4. 25/08/2023147,054 mi+8,204 mi
  5. 22/09/2023147,073 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 7,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N908 PHX 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N908 PHX) between August 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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