1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P281 PYY
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 100,824 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P281 PYY Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2009
- 100,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P281 PYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P281 PYY) between October 2007 and October 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
P281 PYY Mileage History
- 08/10/200775,168 mi
- 09/10/200775,170 mi+2 mi
- 08/10/200885,326 mi+10,156 mi
- 09/10/200885,330 mi+4 mi
- 26/10/2009100,811 mi+15,481 mi
- 27/10/2009100,824 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 12,495 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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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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