1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P354 CRD
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 138,862 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/11/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
P354 CRD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2014
- 138,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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P354 CRD Mileage History
- 06/10/2005100,607 mi
- 26/09/2006103,967 mi+3,360 mi
- 07/09/2007107,277 mi+3,310 mi
- 26/09/2008111,411 mi+4,134 mi
- 26/09/2008111,411 mi
- 11/09/2009114,632 mi+3,221 mi
- 22/09/2010119,206 mi+4,574 mi
- 12/08/2011122,276 mi+3,070 mi
- 17/08/2011122,276 mi
- 03/08/2012124,792 mi+2,516 mi
- 03/08/2012124,792 mi
- 15/08/2013127,457 mi+2,665 mi
- 10/10/2014138,862 mi+11,405 mi
- 10/10/2014138,862 mi
Average of roughly 4,246 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P354 CRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P354 CRD) between October 2005 and October 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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