1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N165 GMA
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/04/1996. Recorded mileage 178,279 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,279 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
N165 GMA Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/02/2026
- 178,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 37 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N165 GMA Mileage History
- 07/06/200681,818 mi
- 08/06/200681,821 mi+3 mi
- 05/07/200791,904 mi+10,083 mi
- 09/07/200791,951 mi+47 mi
- 01/07/2008106,291 mi+14,340 mi
- 01/07/2008106,291 mi
- 29/06/2009117,948 mi+11,657 mi
- 30/06/2009117,959 mi+11 mi
- 23/07/2010126,351 mi+8,392 mi
- 24/06/2011128,809 mi+2,458 mi
- 19/06/2012131,043 mi+2,234 mi
- 21/06/2012131,054 mi+11 mi
- 24/07/2013133,100 mi+2,046 mi
- 24/07/2013133,110 mi+10 mi
- 04/07/2014135,225 mi+2,115 mi
- 07/07/2014135,235 mi+10 mi
- 18/06/2015143,528 mi+8,293 mi
- 20/06/2016149,571 mi+6,043 mi
- 21/06/2016149,581 mi+10 mi
- 26/06/2017154,692 mi+5,111 mi
- 26/06/2017154,695 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/2018160,198 mi+5,503 mi
- 08/06/2018160,205 mi+7 mi
- 18/06/2019166,181 mi+5,976 mi
- 18/06/2019166,189 mi+8 mi
- 14/07/2020169,923 mi+3,734 mi
- 15/07/2020169,925 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/2021172,443 mi+2,518 mi
- 28/06/2021172,443 mi
- 23/06/2022173,676 mi+1,233 mi
- 24/06/2022173,679 mi+3 mi
- 20/06/2023173,974 mi+295 mi
- 13/02/2025174,937 mi+963 mi
- 13/02/2026178,279 mi+3,342 mi
Average of roughly 4,900 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
N165 GMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N165 GMA) between June 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (39 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering rack fault - excessively notchy (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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