1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P347 GKL
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 134,025 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,025 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
P347 GKL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2022
- 134,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P347 GKL Mileage History
- 16/09/200561,275 mi
- 15/09/200665,476 mi+4,201 mi
- 21/09/200769,400 mi+3,924 mi
- 21/09/200769,400 mi
- 17/09/200872,922 mi+3,522 mi
- 16/09/200976,595 mi+3,673 mi
- 14/09/201080,549 mi+3,954 mi
- 08/09/201183,785 mi+3,236 mi
- 08/09/201183,786 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/201288,750 mi+4,964 mi
- 27/08/201392,714 mi+3,964 mi
- 27/08/201496,154 mi+3,440 mi
- 18/09/2015100,777 mi+4,623 mi
- 16/09/2016104,554 mi+3,777 mi
- 16/09/2016104,561 mi+7 mi
- 13/09/2017107,107 mi+2,546 mi
- 13/09/2017107,107 mi
- 05/07/2018109,617 mi+2,510 mi
- 04/07/2019112,008 mi+2,391 mi
- 05/07/2019112,009 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2020121,530 mi+9,521 mi
- 18/12/2020122,025 mi+495 mi
- 22/12/2021133,992 mi+11,967 mi
- 06/01/2022134,020 mi+28 mi
- 07/01/2022134,025 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,461 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P347 GKL 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 (P347 GKL) between September 2005 and January 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose cracked to inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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