1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P143 RBM
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 158,446 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P143 RBM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2008
- 158,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P143 RBM 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 (P143 RBM) between August 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P143 RBM Mileage History
- 08/08/2006140,219 mi
- 06/08/2007149,124 mi+8,905 mi
- 05/08/2008158,446 mi+9,322 mi
- 06/08/2008158,446 mi
Average of roughly 9,131 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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