1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · N514 LJO
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/03/1996. Recorded mileage 153,056 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,056 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
N514 LJO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 153,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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N514 LJO Mileage History
- 01/11/200586,055 mi
- 02/11/200694,785 mi+8,730 mi
- 02/11/200694,785 mi
- 29/10/200797,202 mi+2,417 mi
- 01/04/200997,332 mi+130 mi
- 09/05/201297,360 mi+28 mi
- 18/05/201297,364 mi+4 mi
- 25/06/201398,521 mi+1,157 mi
- 25/07/2014104,808 mi+6,287 mi
- 23/07/2015112,670 mi+7,862 mi
- 25/07/2016119,325 mi+6,655 mi
- 26/07/2016119,325 mi
- 21/08/2017126,285 mi+6,960 mi
- 24/08/2017126,286 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2018131,177 mi+4,891 mi
- 30/12/2019137,737 mi+6,560 mi
- 01/02/2020137,846 mi+109 mi
- 03/02/2021140,514 mi+2,668 mi
- 14/02/2022143,855 mi+3,341 mi
- 15/02/2022143,881 mi+26 mi
- 13/03/2023147,639 mi+3,758 mi
- 17/03/2023147,660 mi+21 mi
- 17/04/2024150,571 mi+2,911 mi
- 02/05/2024150,618 mi+47 mi
- 26/06/2025152,679 mi+2,061 mi
- 20/11/2025153,056 mi+377 mi
Average of roughly 3,341 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
N514 LJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N514 LJO) between November 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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