1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P41 LNF
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 72,266 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P41 LNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 72,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P41 LNF 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 (P41 LNF) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
P41 LNF Mileage History
- 19/05/202367,733 mi
- 22/05/202469,707 mi+1,974 mi
- 04/08/202572,260 mi+2,553 mi
- 13/08/202572,266 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,027 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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