1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P503 BPF
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 133,315 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P503 BPF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2022
- 133,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P503 BPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P503 BPF) between February 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
P503 BPF Mileage History
- 28/02/2006119,712 mi
- 15/02/2007122,116 mi+2,404 mi
- 15/02/2007122,116 mi
- 26/02/2008123,751 mi+1,635 mi
- 23/02/2009124,726 mi+975 mi
- 20/02/2010124,983 mi+257 mi
- 08/02/2011126,383 mi+1,400 mi
- 31/01/2012127,762 mi+1,379 mi
- 07/02/2013128,761 mi+999 mi
- 13/02/2014129,975 mi+1,214 mi
- 04/02/2015130,500 mi+525 mi
- 28/01/2016130,715 mi+215 mi
- 02/02/2017130,904 mi+189 mi
- 02/02/2017130,904 mi
- 14/02/2018130,958 mi+54 mi
- 05/02/2019130,985 mi+27 mi
- 29/01/2020131,033 mi+48 mi
- 07/02/2020131,043 mi+10 mi
- 04/02/2021131,289 mi+246 mi
- 26/02/2022133,315 mi+2,026 mi
Average of roughly 850 miles per year across 20 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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