1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · N425 KPV
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25/01/1996. Recorded mileage 290,863 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 290,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N425 KPV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2024
- 290,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 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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N425 KPV Mileage History
- 10/03/2006126,384 mi
- 17/03/2007139,819 mi+13,435 mi
- 10/06/2008155,789 mi+15,970 mi
- 11/06/2009168,222 mi+12,433 mi
- 21/06/2010184,704 mi+16,482 mi
- 29/06/2011198,848 mi+14,144 mi
- 29/06/2012209,613 mi+10,765 mi
- 12/07/2013218,488 mi+8,875 mi
- 09/07/2014225,781 mi+7,293 mi
- 07/07/2015232,813 mi+7,032 mi
- 14/07/2015232,854 mi+41 mi
- 21/07/2016236,822 mi+3,968 mi
- 07/04/2017236,859 mi+37 mi
- 12/04/2018249,308 mi+12,449 mi
- 25/03/2019265,787 mi+16,479 mi
- 08/04/2019266,483 mi+696 mi
- 08/04/2019266,483 mi
- 26/08/2022273,299 mi+6,816 mi
- 13/09/2023277,266 mi+3,967 mi
- 13/09/2023277,266 mi
- 21/11/2024290,863 mi+13,597 mi
Average of roughly 8,795 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
N425 KPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N425 KPV) between March 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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