1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P851 GFL
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 51,436 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P851 GFL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2019
- 51,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P851 GFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P851 GFL) between May 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
P851 GFL Mileage History
- 24/05/200635,453 mi
- 17/05/200737,418 mi+1,965 mi
- 15/05/200839,334 mi+1,916 mi
- 14/05/200940,451 mi+1,117 mi
- 18/05/201041,643 mi+1,192 mi
- 18/05/201041,643 mi
- 23/05/201142,606 mi+963 mi
- 23/05/201243,546 mi+940 mi
- 23/05/201243,546 mi
- 23/05/201344,515 mi+969 mi
- 02/05/201445,318 mi+803 mi
- 19/05/201546,552 mi+1,234 mi
- 19/05/201546,552 mi
- 16/05/201647,921 mi+1,369 mi
- 18/05/201748,951 mi+1,030 mi
- 18/05/201748,951 mi
- 18/05/201850,087 mi+1,136 mi
- 18/05/201850,087 mi
- 08/05/201951,436 mi+1,349 mi
Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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