1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N287 YRX
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 176,432 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,432 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
N287 YRX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2007
- 176,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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N287 YRX Mileage History
- 07/03/2006159,234 mi
- 07/04/2007176,432 mi+17,198 mi
- 07/04/2007176,432 mi
Average of roughly 15,868 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N287 YRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N287 YRX) between March 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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