1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G22 LFF
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/02/1996. Recorded mileage 72,524 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
G22 LFF Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 72,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 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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G22 LFF Mileage History
- 13/12/200531,615 mi
- 14/12/200634,293 mi+2,678 mi
- 13/12/200736,714 mi+2,421 mi
- 17/12/200839,361 mi+2,647 mi
- 17/12/200839,361 mi
- 26/11/200942,074 mi+2,713 mi
- 26/11/200942,074 mi
- 15/12/201044,362 mi+2,288 mi
- 16/12/201146,975 mi+2,613 mi
- 10/12/201248,914 mi+1,939 mi
- 10/12/201248,914 mi
- 21/11/201350,293 mi+1,379 mi
- 21/11/201350,293 mi
- 17/12/201451,874 mi+1,581 mi
- 17/12/201451,874 mi
- 07/12/201553,145 mi+1,271 mi
- 13/12/201654,502 mi+1,357 mi
- 14/12/201654,502 mi
- 14/12/201755,893 mi+1,391 mi
- 14/12/201755,893 mi
- 04/12/201857,067 mi+1,174 mi
- 09/03/202058,142 mi+1,075 mi
- 09/03/202058,142 mi
- 09/03/202159,978 mi+1,836 mi
- 14/03/202261,867 mi+1,889 mi
- 06/03/202362,736 mi+869 mi
- 07/03/202362,737 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/202463,028 mi+291 mi
- 10/03/202565,878 mi+2,850 mi
- 10/03/202565,878 mi
- 04/03/202672,524 mi+6,646 mi
Average of roughly 2,023 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
G22 LFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (G22 LFF) between December 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre wall worn thin (4.1.D.1b)”.
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