1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N678 AVV
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 67,013 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,013 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
N678 AVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 67,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N678 AVV Mileage History
- 14/03/202464,721 mi
- 13/03/202566,611 mi+1,890 mi
- 19/03/202566,630 mi+19 mi
- 12/03/202667,012 mi+382 mi
- 25/03/202667,013 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N678 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N678 AVV) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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