1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · N552 GVG
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/02/1996. Recorded mileage 156,531 miles. MOT valid until 03/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,531 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
N552 GVG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 156,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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N552 GVG Mileage History
- 01/02/200654,287 mi
- 15/02/200768,218 mi+13,931 mi
- 30/05/200892,989 mi+24,771 mi
- 30/05/200892,989 mi
- 26/05/2009108,347 mi+15,358 mi
- 27/05/2009108,378 mi+31 mi
- 26/05/2010123,329 mi+14,951 mi
- 27/05/2010123,335 mi+6 mi
- 19/05/2011137,371 mi+14,036 mi
- 20/05/2011137,371 mi
- 04/07/2022143,343 mi+5,972 mi
- 05/07/2023145,100 mi+1,757 mi
- 01/07/2024149,083 mi+3,983 mi
- 01/07/2024149,084 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/2025152,714 mi+3,630 mi
- 30/06/2026156,531 mi+3,817 mi
- 01/07/2026156,531 mi
Average of roughly 5,009 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
N552 GVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N552 GVG) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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