1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P322 JKO
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 114,363 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P322 JKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2008
- 114,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P322 JKO Mileage History
- 21/09/200695,033 mi
- 22/09/200695,035 mi+2 mi
- 28/09/2007101,722 mi+6,687 mi
- 29/09/2007101,722 mi
- 22/09/2008114,363 mi+12,641 mi
Average of roughly 9,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P322 JKO 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 (P322 JKO) between September 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2008 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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