The road tax status for P987 ASA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P987 ASA?

The MOT for P987 ASA is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P987 ASA?

The recorded mileage for P987 ASA is 126,867 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P987 ASA ULEZ compliant?

No, P987 ASA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P987 ASA

P987 ASA

1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/08/1996. Recorded mileage 126,867 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 03/10/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 126,867 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 03/10/2025

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Mileage: 126,867 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 1984cc

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P987 ASA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2024
126,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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P987 ASA Mileage History

27/09/2021126,093 mi
30/09/2022126,100 mi+7 mi
30/09/2023126,256 mi+156 mi
28/09/2024126,852 mi+596 mi
05/10/2024126,867 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P987 ASA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 04:32

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P987 ASA) between September 2021 and October 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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