1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · N770 AOB
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 205,504 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,504 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
N770 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 205,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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N770 AOB Mileage History
- 10/11/2021201,470 mi
- 21/10/2022203,361 mi+1,891 mi
- 01/11/2022203,376 mi+15 mi
- 25/10/2023205,499 mi+2,123 mi
- 26/10/2023205,504 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N770 AOB 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 (N770 AOB) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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