1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P785 LNF
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 47,837 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P785 LNF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 47,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P785 LNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P785 LNF) between April 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
P785 LNF Mileage History
- 26/04/200639,039 mi
- 26/04/200639,039 mi
- 24/04/200739,758 mi+719 mi
- 25/04/200841,234 mi+1,476 mi
- 27/04/200942,251 mi+1,017 mi
- 24/04/201043,033 mi+782 mi
- 20/04/201143,666 mi+633 mi
- 19/04/2012301,373 mi+257,707 mi
- 26/04/201344,634 mi-256,739 mi
- 08/04/201445,261 mi+627 mi
- 21/04/201545,648 mi+387 mi
- 20/04/201645,826 mi+178 mi
- 20/04/201645,826 mi
- 19/04/201746,128 mi+302 mi
- 20/04/201846,865 mi+737 mi
- 17/04/201947,222 mi+357 mi
- 29/07/202047,227 mi+5 mi
- 15/07/202147,237 mi+10 mi
- 03/08/202247,557 mi+320 mi
- 12/07/202347,655 mi+98 mi
- 25/09/202447,782 mi+127 mi
- 17/09/202547,814 mi+32 mi
- 28/09/202647,837 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 431 miles per year across 23 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: 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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