1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · N488 WRX
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 102,695 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
N488 WRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2009
- 102,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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N488 WRX Mileage History
- 09/06/200682,369 mi
- 26/07/200789,705 mi+7,336 mi
- 26/07/200895,634 mi+5,929 mi
- 10/08/2009102,649 mi+7,015 mi
- 14/08/2009102,695 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 6,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N488 WRX 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 (N488 WRX) between June 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2009 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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