1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P384 DOA
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 78,481 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,481 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
P384 DOA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 78,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P384 DOA Mileage History
- 21/11/202278,014 mi
- 21/11/202278,014 mi
- 26/11/202378,380 mi+366 mi
- 19/02/202678,481 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P384 DOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P384 DOA) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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.
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