1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P719 RWX
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 142,616 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P719 RWX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2012
- 142,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (10 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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P719 RWX Mileage History
- 20/09/200597,543 mi
- 20/09/200597,543 mi
- 06/09/2006111,733 mi+14,190 mi
- 26/09/2007115,883 mi+4,150 mi
- 06/09/2008125,121 mi+9,238 mi
- 06/09/2008125,121 mi
- 26/01/2010127,360 mi+2,239 mi
- 28/01/2010127,376 mi+16 mi
- 28/01/2011134,081 mi+6,705 mi
- 28/01/2011134,081 mi
- 27/01/2012136,966 mi+2,885 mi
- 27/01/2012136,966 mi
- 28/12/2012142,616 mi+5,650 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P719 RWX 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 (P719 RWX) between September 2005 and December 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2012 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: Windscreen (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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