1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P245 DOV
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 117,219 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/05/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,219 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
P245 DOV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2015
- 117,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P245 DOV Mileage History
- 21/06/200690,843 mi
- 18/06/200795,355 mi+4,512 mi
- 04/07/200898,205 mi+2,850 mi
- 04/07/200898,205 mi
- 18/07/2009101,086 mi+2,881 mi
- 18/07/2009101,086 mi
- 06/08/2010103,737 mi+2,651 mi
- 02/09/2011107,211 mi+3,474 mi
- 22/08/2012110,014 mi+2,803 mi
- 03/09/2012110,014 mi
- 27/08/2013113,103 mi+3,089 mi
- 27/08/2013113,104 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/2014115,550 mi+2,446 mi
- 03/10/2014115,550 mi
- 28/09/2015117,219 mi+1,669 mi
Average of roughly 2,845 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P245 DOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P245 DOV) between June 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2015 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: Suspension (38 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”.
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