1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P720 HKP
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 179,567 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P720 HKP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2010
- 179,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P720 HKP 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 (P720 HKP) between July 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”.
P720 HKP Mileage History
- 13/07/2006150,698 mi
- 18/07/2006150,698 mi
- 12/07/2007157,662 mi+6,964 mi
- 12/07/2007157,662 mi
- 30/06/2008162,215 mi+4,553 mi
- 03/07/2008162,215 mi
- 29/06/2009173,162 mi+10,947 mi
- 02/07/2009173,162 mi
- 05/07/2010179,567 mi+6,405 mi
- 06/07/2010179,567 mi
Average of roughly 7,252 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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