1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P925 BPG
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 113,985 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P925 BPG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 113,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P925 BPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P925 BPG) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner si”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner s”.
P925 BPG Mileage History
- 23/05/200642,406 mi
- 06/08/200747,749 mi+5,343 mi
- 22/08/200851,047 mi+3,298 mi
- 26/08/200851,060 mi+13 mi
- 12/04/201056,366 mi+5,306 mi
- 16/04/201056,375 mi+9 mi
- 09/05/201162,888 mi+6,513 mi
- 24/05/201163,738 mi+850 mi
- 11/06/201267,347 mi+3,609 mi
- 13/06/201267,347 mi
- 16/07/201371,710 mi+4,363 mi
- 12/06/201475,538 mi+3,828 mi
- 18/08/201581,646 mi+6,108 mi
- 29/07/201688,146 mi+6,500 mi
- 14/11/201793,920 mi+5,774 mi
- 14/11/201793,920 mi
- 11/12/201898,883 mi+4,963 mi
- 15/11/2019101,809 mi+2,926 mi
- 10/12/2020106,337 mi+4,528 mi
- 16/12/2020106,386 mi+49 mi
- 29/11/2021108,736 mi+2,350 mi
- 07/12/2022110,195 mi+1,459 mi
- 07/12/2022110,195 mi
- 20/11/2023111,345 mi+1,150 mi
- 19/11/2024112,637 mi+1,292 mi
- 17/11/2025113,985 mi+1,348 mi
Average of roughly 3,673 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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