1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P678 TWR
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 130,472 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2012.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P678 TWR Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2011
- 130,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P678 TWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P678 TWR) between April 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2011 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 (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
P678 TWR Mileage History
- 04/04/2006102,520 mi
- 04/04/2006102,520 mi
- 23/06/2006104,239 mi+1,719 mi
- 12/09/2007116,359 mi+12,120 mi
- 26/09/2007116,371 mi+12 mi
- 26/09/2008121,470 mi+5,099 mi
- 29/09/2009128,785 mi+7,315 mi
- 30/09/2009128,785 mi
- 03/01/2011130,466 mi+1,681 mi
- 27/01/2011130,472 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,804 miles per year across 10 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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