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1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N657 AVV

N657 AVV

1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 96,909 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 17/07/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
96,909 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/07/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1984cc

N657 AVV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2025
  • 96,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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N657 AVV Mileage History

  1. 11/07/202491,280 mi
  2. 19/07/202491,281 mi+1 mi
  3. 13/11/202596,909 mi+5,628 mi

Average of roughly 4,197 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

N657 AVV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 15:32
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N657 AVV) between July 2024 and November 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.

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