1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P10 JAH
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1996. Recorded mileage 71,172 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
P10 JAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 71,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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P10 JAH Mileage History
- 22/08/202370,703 mi
- 31/07/202471,011 mi+308 mi
- 31/07/202471,013 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/202571,172 mi+159 mi
- 20/08/202571,172 mi
Average of roughly 235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P10 JAH 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 (P10 JAH) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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