1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · C13 THC
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 118,758 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1984cc
C13 THC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2013
- 118,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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C13 THC Mileage History
- 19/08/200677,990 mi
- 24/08/200677,999 mi+9 mi
- 18/08/200782,081 mi+4,082 mi
- 28/08/200782,173 mi+92 mi
- 05/09/200895,453 mi+13,280 mi
- 05/09/200895,453 mi
- 23/09/2009104,149 mi+8,696 mi
- 02/10/2009104,192 mi+43 mi
- 22/09/2010107,599 mi+3,407 mi
- 27/01/2012113,345 mi+5,746 mi
- 30/01/2012113,358 mi+13 mi
- 04/03/2013118,644 mi+5,286 mi
- 13/03/2013118,758 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 6,209 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
C13 THC 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 (C13 THC) between August 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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