1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · N288 KLA
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 113,884 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N288 KLA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 113,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N288 KLA Mileage History
- 09/01/202389,039 mi
- 10/01/202389,039 mi
- 24/01/202495,826 mi+6,787 mi
- 29/01/202495,828 mi+2 mi
- 07/02/2025108,056 mi+12,228 mi
- 07/02/2026113,852 mi+5,796 mi
- 20/06/2026113,870 mi+18 mi
- 02/07/2026113,884 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,145 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
N288 KLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N288 KLA) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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