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A2 NJA

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

168,104 mi
Last recorded168,104 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 168,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 168,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 165,632 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 163,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 164,431 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 162,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 159,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 159,776 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 156,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 153,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 150,026 miles

washer moter weak. ok for mot.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 143,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 139,493 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

brake pedal has slightly more travel than normal

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre needs some air

Pass 29 Jul 2011 130,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 110,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,588 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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A2 NJA is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 A2 NJA, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 NJA registered?

A2 NJA is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is A2 NJA safe to buy?

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