1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P571 EJB
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 135,692 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P571 EJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2026
- 135,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P571 EJB 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 (P571 EJB) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
P571 EJB Mileage History
- 02/02/2024115,067 mi
- 16/04/2024115,889 mi+822 mi
- 10/04/2025123,125 mi+7,236 mi
- 18/04/2025123,125 mi
- 15/04/2026135,692 mi+12,567 mi
Average of roughly 9,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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