1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · N577 ADB
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 182,859 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N577 ADB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 182,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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.
N577 ADB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N577 ADB) between February 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
N577 ADB Mileage History
- 02/02/2006113,522 mi
- 13/02/2006113,561 mi+39 mi
- 29/06/2006114,417 mi+856 mi
- 06/06/2007120,429 mi+6,012 mi
- 10/07/2008137,651 mi+17,222 mi
- 01/11/2010140,338 mi+2,687 mi
- 27/04/2012145,773 mi+5,435 mi
- 02/05/2012145,818 mi+45 mi
- 19/04/2013151,316 mi+5,498 mi
- 19/04/2013151,323 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/2014156,214 mi+4,891 mi
- 07/09/2015161,788 mi+5,574 mi
- 07/09/2016164,229 mi+2,441 mi
- 08/09/2017166,938 mi+2,709 mi
- 11/09/2018171,578 mi+4,640 mi
- 31/03/2020173,882 mi+2,304 mi
- 01/04/2020173,884 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2021174,177 mi+293 mi
- 06/07/2022178,533 mi+4,356 mi
- 10/07/2023179,521 mi+988 mi
- 26/04/2024180,387 mi+866 mi
- 24/04/2025181,359 mi+972 mi
- 22/06/2026182,859 mi+1,500 mi
Average of roughly 3,402 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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