1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · J77 UEL
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 119,155 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J77 UEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 119,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J77 UEL Mileage History
- 07/03/2022112,997 mi
- 08/03/2022112,997 mi
- 30/03/2023116,601 mi+3,604 mi
- 09/09/2025119,155 mi+2,554 mi
Average of roughly 1,755 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J77 UEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (J77 UEL) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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