1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P73 PLW
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1996. Recorded mileage 295,731 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 295,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
P73 PLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 295,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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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P73 PLW Mileage History
- 10/12/2022134,106 mi
- 10/12/2022134,118 mi+12 mi
- 06/12/2023194,652 mi+60,534 mi
- 10/12/2024252,403 mi+57,751 mi
- 10/12/2025295,731 mi+43,328 mi
Average of roughly 53,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P73 PLW 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 (P73 PLW) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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