1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol/gas · P669 UYJ
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 176,340 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/02/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL/GAS
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1984cc
P669 UYJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2017
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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P669 UYJ Mileage History
- 23/09/200596,841 mi
- 28/06/2007104,686 mi+7,845 mi
- 29/06/2007104,686 mi
- 27/06/2008118,791 mi+14,105 mi
- 30/06/2008118,794 mi+3 mi
- 22/06/2009135,984 mi+17,190 mi
- 21/06/2010156,046 mi+20,062 mi
- 21/06/2010156,049 mi+3 mi
- 24/08/2015173,649 mi+17,600 mi
- 29/07/2016176,340 mi+2,691 mi
- 29/07/2016176,340 mi
Average of roughly 7,329 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P669 UYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P669 UYJ) between September 2005 and September 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.