1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P91 FTS
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 156,403 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
P91 FTS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2016
- 156,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P91 FTS Mileage History
- 09/11/2006131,140 mi
- 15/11/2007134,298 mi+3,158 mi
- 07/11/2008137,542 mi+3,244 mi
- 16/11/2009140,674 mi+3,132 mi
- 16/11/2009140,674 mi
- 24/11/2010145,621 mi+4,947 mi
- 14/11/2011149,649 mi+4,028 mi
- 01/12/2011149,727 mi+78 mi
- 25/10/2012152,855 mi+3,128 mi
- 30/10/2012152,877 mi+22 mi
- 18/10/2013153,317 mi+440 mi
- 26/10/2013153,741 mi+424 mi
- 03/11/2014155,619 mi+1,878 mi
- 04/11/2014155,637 mi+18 mi
- 15/10/2015156,061 mi+424 mi
- 21/10/2015156,069 mi+8 mi
- 24/10/2016156,403 mi+334 mi
Average of roughly 2,537 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
P91 FTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P91 FTS) between November 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2016 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 (37 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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