1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P215 HKM
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 109,364 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P215 HKM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2021
- 109,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P215 HKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P215 HKM) between July 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
P215 HKM Mileage History
- 19/07/200685,024 mi
- 01/08/200789,351 mi+4,327 mi
- 18/07/200891,940 mi+2,589 mi
- 18/07/200891,940 mi
- 31/07/200995,948 mi+4,008 mi
- 26/07/201098,952 mi+3,004 mi
- 27/07/201098,952 mi
- 23/07/2011101,011 mi+2,059 mi
- 07/08/2012101,802 mi+791 mi
- 07/08/2012101,802 mi
- 02/08/2013102,664 mi+862 mi
- 02/08/2013102,668 mi+4 mi
- 12/08/2014103,715 mi+1,047 mi
- 31/07/2015104,961 mi+1,246 mi
- 31/07/2015104,961 mi
- 08/08/2016106,161 mi+1,200 mi
- 09/08/2017107,178 mi+1,017 mi
- 08/08/2018108,006 mi+828 mi
- 09/08/2019108,744 mi+738 mi
- 13/08/2019108,746 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/2020109,127 mi+381 mi
- 14/08/2020109,127 mi
- 04/08/2021109,364 mi+237 mi
Average of roughly 1,618 miles per year across 23 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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