1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P557 DJB
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 89,716 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P557 DJB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2022
- 89,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P557 DJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P557 DJB) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2022 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P557 DJB Mileage History
- 05/07/202289,710 mi
- 10/08/202289,716 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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