1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P716 BPA
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 162,455 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
P716 BPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 162,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P716 BPA Mileage History
- 11/09/2021161,579 mi
- 17/09/2022162,071 mi+492 mi
- 17/09/2022162,071 mi
- 18/06/2026162,436 mi+365 mi
- 01/07/2026162,455 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P716 BPA 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 (P716 BPA) between September 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split in inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer ”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
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