1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · M88 RBS
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 119,523 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,523 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
M88 RBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2010
- 119,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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M88 RBS Mileage History
- 13/01/2007106,135 mi
- 19/01/2008110,312 mi+4,177 mi
- 23/01/2008110,312 mi
- 08/02/2009115,730 mi+5,418 mi
- 20/02/2010119,523 mi+3,793 mi
Average of roughly 4,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M88 RBS 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 (M88 RBS) between January 2007 and February 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2010 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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