1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P284 ABW
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 137,469 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
P284 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 137,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P284 ABW Mileage History
- 06/02/2024137,329 mi
- 08/03/2024137,333 mi+4 mi
- 01/09/2025137,464 mi+131 mi
- 29/10/2025137,469 mi+5 mi
- 29/10/2025137,469 mi
Average of roughly 81 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P284 ABW 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 (P284 ABW) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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