1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P730 HVW
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11/09/1996. Recorded mileage 72,176 miles. MOT valid until 10/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2792cc
P730 HVW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 72,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P730 HVW Mileage History
- 24/08/200641,436 mi
- 22/08/200743,565 mi+2,129 mi
- 23/08/200743,565 mi
- 20/08/200845,686 mi+2,121 mi
- 19/08/200947,798 mi+2,112 mi
- 17/08/201048,843 mi+1,045 mi
- 09/08/201150,410 mi+1,567 mi
- 16/08/201251,620 mi+1,210 mi
- 22/08/201352,944 mi+1,324 mi
- 02/09/201454,468 mi+1,524 mi
- 07/09/201556,486 mi+2,018 mi
- 28/09/201660,407 mi+3,921 mi
- 02/05/201866,295 mi+5,888 mi
- 28/06/201966,305 mi+10 mi
- 08/01/202166,675 mi+370 mi
- 21/12/202168,772 mi+2,097 mi
- 04/01/202370,212 mi+1,440 mi
- 11/01/202471,200 mi+988 mi
- 09/01/202571,777 mi+577 mi
- 05/01/202672,176 mi+399 mi
Average of roughly 1,587 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P730 HVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P730 HVW) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”.
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