1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P476 GNE
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 75,200 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P476 GNE Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2009
- 75,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P476 GNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P476 GNE) between February 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
P476 GNE Mileage History
- 15/02/2006125,708 mi
- 01/02/2007127,795 mi+2,087 mi
- 01/02/2007127,795 mi
- 18/07/2007128,193 mi+398 mi
- 04/07/2008152,232 mi+24,039 mi
- 10/07/2008152,232 mi
- 17/08/200975,200 mi-77,032 mi
Average of roughly -14,428 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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