1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P623 CRX
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 167,950 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P623 CRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 167,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P623 CRX 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 (P623 CRX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P623 CRX Mileage History
- 03/05/2023152,099 mi
- 20/05/2025154,036 mi+1,937 mi
- 20/05/2025154,049 mi+13 mi
- 22/05/2026167,937 mi+13,888 mi
- 23/05/2026167,950 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,187 miles per year across 5 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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