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1996 EC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,300 mi
Last recorded71,300 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1996 EC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 71,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,314 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1996 EC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1996 EC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1996 EC registered?

1996 EC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is 1996 EC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1996 EC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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