MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
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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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How do I check the history of 1996 EC?
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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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