1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P761 HNB
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1996. Recorded mileage 140,836 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,836 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
P761 HNB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 140,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P761 HNB Mileage History
- 30/08/200573,592 mi
- 30/05/200678,100 mi+4,508 mi
- 02/05/200782,516 mi+4,416 mi
- 02/05/200782,516 mi
- 27/05/2008100,043 mi+17,527 mi
- 27/05/2008100,043 mi
- 22/05/2009114,865 mi+14,822 mi
- 23/05/2009114,865 mi
- 28/05/2010128,481 mi+13,616 mi
- 01/06/2010128,481 mi
- 14/06/2012131,960 mi+3,479 mi
- 14/02/2017132,573 mi+613 mi
- 06/08/2019132,942 mi+369 mi
- 17/08/2019132,942 mi
- 14/08/2020134,284 mi+1,342 mi
- 11/07/2023139,208 mi+4,924 mi
- 11/07/2023139,208 mi
- 16/07/2024140,631 mi+1,423 mi
- 16/06/2026140,836 mi+205 mi
- 16/06/2026140,836 mi
Average of roughly 3,234 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P761 HNB 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 (P761 HNB) between August 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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