1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · N653 FSN
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 102,693 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,693 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
N653 FSN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2010
- 102,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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N653 FSN Mileage History
- 22/08/200575,786 mi
- 25/08/200575,814 mi+28 mi
- 22/08/200680,671 mi+4,857 mi
- 24/08/200680,671 mi
- 21/08/200785,824 mi+5,153 mi
- 24/08/200785,865 mi+41 mi
- 12/08/200890,432 mi+4,567 mi
- 28/07/200995,791 mi+5,359 mi
- 02/08/2010102,693 mi+6,902 mi
Average of roughly 5,441 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
N653 FSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N653 FSN) between August 2005 and August 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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