1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P386 HKM
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 105,280 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
P386 HKM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2011
- 105,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 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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P386 HKM Mileage History
- 13/04/200682,025 mi
- 30/03/200788,458 mi+6,433 mi
- 11/04/200894,106 mi+5,648 mi
- 15/04/200998,192 mi+4,086 mi
- 14/04/2010102,347 mi+4,155 mi
- 16/04/2010102,352 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/2011105,280 mi+2,928 mi
- 19/05/2011105,280 mi
Average of roughly 4,561 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P386 HKM 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 (P386 HKM) between April 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2011 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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