1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · N796 CDY
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/02/1996. Recorded mileage 74,746 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,746 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
N796 CDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 74,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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N796 CDY Mileage History
- 10/04/202463,315 mi
- 07/04/202569,276 mi+5,961 mi
- 10/04/202569,280 mi+4 mi
- 02/04/202674,746 mi+5,466 mi
- 02/04/202674,746 mi
Average of roughly 5,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N796 CDY 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 (N796 CDY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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