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When is the MOT due for P587 HWC?

The MOT for P587 HWC is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P587 HWC?

The recorded mileage for P587 HWC is 157,678 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P587 HWC ULEZ compliant?

No, P587 HWC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P587 HWC

P587 HWC

1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 157,678 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Jul 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 157,678 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

1391cc

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P587 HWC Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
157,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)

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P587 HWC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 02:00

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P587 HWC) between August 2005 and July 2024.

The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 56 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion hole under pas”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Bottom of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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P587 HWC Mileage History

19/08/200540,339 mi
22/08/200643,727 mi+3,388 mi
16/08/200749,009 mi+5,282 mi
13/08/200855,595 mi+6,586 mi
11/08/200963,771 mi+8,176 mi
05/08/201070,206 mi+6,435 mi
30/07/201170,833 mi+627 mi
08/08/201271,334 mi+501 mi
20/08/201371,599 mi+265 mi
29/07/201474,036 mi+2,437 mi
05/08/201578,285 mi+4,249 mi
08/08/201682,023 mi+3,738 mi
08/08/201789,464 mi+7,441 mi
30/07/201895,141 mi+5,677 mi
31/07/201895,148 mi+7 mi
26/07/2019103,777 mi+8,629 mi
06/08/2019103,786 mi+9 mi
21/07/2020111,832 mi+8,046 mi
28/07/2020111,836 mi+4 mi
19/07/2021122,053 mi+10,217 mi
04/07/2022130,901 mi+8,848 mi
10/07/2023144,390 mi+13,489 mi
17/07/2024157,678 mi+13,288 mi
17/07/2024157,678 mi

Average of roughly 6,205 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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