1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P786 BPJ
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 135,167 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P786 BPJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 135,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P786 BPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P786 BPJ) between July 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))”; “Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
P786 BPJ Mileage History
- 24/07/2024135,092 mi
- 02/08/2024135,092 mi
- 18/03/2026135,167 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 45 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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