1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P735 APM
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 111,939 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P735 APM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 111,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P735 APM 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 (P735 APM) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 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 (2 issues), 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”.
P735 APM Mileage History
- 03/11/2021118,166 mi
- 26/10/2022119,400 mi+1,234 mi
- 04/11/2022119,414 mi+14 mi
- 23/10/2023106,580 mi-12,834 mi
- 01/11/2024111,939 mi+5,359 mi
Average of roughly -2,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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