1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N573 JLT
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 72,719 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
N573 JLT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2019
- 72,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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N573 JLT Mileage History
- 18/10/200651,293 mi
- 18/10/200651,293 mi
- 01/10/200752,563 mi+1,270 mi
- 03/10/200827,422 mi-25,141 mi
- 03/10/200827,422 mi
- 19/10/200956,242 mi+28,820 mi
- 18/10/201057,289 mi+1,047 mi
- 10/10/201158,523 mi+1,234 mi
- 13/09/201260,364 mi+1,841 mi
- 11/10/201362,779 mi+2,415 mi
- 16/10/201465,948 mi+3,169 mi
- 17/10/201465,948 mi
- 07/10/201567,601 mi+1,653 mi
- 08/10/201567,601 mi
- 06/10/201669,014 mi+1,413 mi
- 06/10/201669,014 mi
- 13/10/201770,690 mi+1,676 mi
- 22/10/201871,503 mi+813 mi
- 22/10/201871,503 mi
- 22/10/201972,719 mi+1,216 mi
Average of roughly 1,647 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N573 JLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N573 JLT) between October 2006 and October 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2019 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: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
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