1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N216 BWK
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 209,725 km. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 209,725 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N216 BWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 209,725 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N216 BWK 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 (N216 BWK) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached excessive movement at lower attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
N216 BWK Odometer History
- 18/11/2022195,111 km
- 09/11/2023198,987 km+3,876 km
- 05/11/2024206,314 km+7,327 km
- 17/11/2025209,718 km+3,404 km
- 20/11/2025209,725 km+7 km
Average of roughly 4,863 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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