1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P473 DNN
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 02/09/1996. Recorded mileage 130,126 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2792cc
P473 DNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 130,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P473 DNN Mileage History
- 26/06/2023127,786 mi
- 24/06/2024128,634 mi+848 mi
- 27/06/2024128,634 mi
- 27/06/2025129,281 mi+647 mi
- 26/06/2026130,126 mi+845 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P473 DNN 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 (P473 DNN) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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