1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P798 ENV
1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 86,561 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P798 ENV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 86,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P798 ENV Mileage History
- 18/08/200554,731 mi
- 14/08/200658,650 mi+3,919 mi
- 14/08/200658,651 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/200762,445 mi+3,794 mi
- 18/08/2008171,377 mi+108,932 mi
- 11/08/200969,861 mi-101,516 mi
- 10/08/201073,471 mi+3,610 mi
- 17/08/201176,928 mi+3,457 mi
- 22/08/201176,937 mi+9 mi
- 07/08/201280,667 mi+3,730 mi
- 24/08/201280,669 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/201382,658 mi+1,989 mi
- 27/08/201382,658 mi
- 11/09/201484,112 mi+1,454 mi
- 13/08/201584,787 mi+675 mi
- 15/11/201685,365 mi+578 mi
- 18/11/201685,365 mi
- 13/03/201885,413 mi+48 mi
- 10/10/202085,437 mi+24 mi
- 10/10/202085,437 mi
- 04/10/202185,772 mi+335 mi
- 04/10/202286,248 mi+476 mi
- 27/08/202486,469 mi+221 mi
- 22/05/202586,532 mi+63 mi
- 18/05/202686,561 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 1,534 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P798 ENV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P798 ENV) between August 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside (2.4.A.3)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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