1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P851 CAY
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 165,340 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,340 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
P851 CAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 165,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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P851 CAY Mileage History
- 30/03/2023164,227 mi
- 16/04/2024164,756 mi+529 mi
- 22/04/2025165,209 mi+453 mi
- 08/06/2026165,340 mi+131 mi
- 08/06/2026165,340 mi
Average of roughly 349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P851 CAY 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 (P851 CAY) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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