1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P96 PRL
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04/11/1996. Recorded mileage 76,489 miles. MOT valid until 31/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,489 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
P96 PRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 76,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P96 PRL Mileage History
- 05/01/202374,898 mi
- 14/01/202374,898 mi
- 19/01/202475,724 mi+826 mi
- 09/01/202576,154 mi+430 mi
- 19/01/202676,489 mi+335 mi
Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P96 PRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P96 PRL) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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