1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P234 GRJ
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 128,969 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P234 GRJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2013
- 128,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P234 GRJ Mileage History
- 21/02/200681,473 mi
- 17/02/200784,191 mi+2,718 mi
- 28/03/200894,698 mi+10,507 mi
- 31/03/2009101,093 mi+6,395 mi
- 29/03/2010106,481 mi+5,388 mi
- 28/03/2011112,228 mi+5,747 mi
- 02/03/2012117,823 mi+5,595 mi
- 02/04/2013128,969 mi+11,146 mi
Average of roughly 6,680 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P234 GRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P234 GRJ) between February 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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