1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P405 CPC
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 54,646 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P405 CPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 54,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P405 CPC 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 (P405 CPC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions unable to be completed blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P405 CPC Mileage History
- 06/06/202346,213 mi
- 12/06/202346,230 mi+17 mi
- 14/06/202449,287 mi+3,057 mi
- 12/06/202552,128 mi+2,841 mi
- 18/06/202654,646 mi+2,518 mi
Average of roughly 2,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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