1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · N772 FBK
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 97,941 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N772 FBK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 97,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N772 FBK Mileage History
- 04/05/200664,807 mi
- 18/05/200770,200 mi+5,393 mi
- 30/04/200873,991 mi+3,791 mi
- 13/05/200977,698 mi+3,707 mi
- 30/04/201078,877 mi+1,179 mi
- 21/04/201179,283 mi+406 mi
- 14/06/201279,550 mi+267 mi
- 17/05/201380,096 mi+546 mi
- 13/06/201480,275 mi+179 mi
- 30/06/201580,407 mi+132 mi
- 14/07/201680,932 mi+525 mi
- 26/07/201785,304 mi+4,372 mi
- 26/07/201785,304 mi
- 05/01/201985,998 mi+694 mi
- 05/01/201985,998 mi
- 17/12/201986,602 mi+604 mi
- 22/01/202186,694 mi+92 mi
- 08/04/202287,211 mi+517 mi
- 27/09/202387,921 mi+710 mi
- 27/09/202387,921 mi
- 27/09/202490,120 mi+2,199 mi
- 30/09/202490,123 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/202594,930 mi+4,807 mi
- 29/09/202594,947 mi+17 mi
- 04/09/202697,941 mi+2,994 mi
Average of roughly 1,629 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
N772 FBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N772 FBK) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))”.
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