1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P760 CAV
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 137,991 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P760 CAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2008
- 137,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P760 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P760 CAV) between July 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2008 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 (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
P760 CAV Mileage History
- 15/07/2006160,203 mi
- 15/07/2006160,203 mi
- 26/07/2007168,390 mi+8,187 mi
- 10/06/2008137,991 mi-30,399 mi
Average of roughly -11,652 miles per year across 4 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: 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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