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P70 DRE

1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,471 mi
Last recorded197,471 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 DRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 197,471 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 197,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 192,650 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 192,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 188,839 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 188,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 185,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 184,327 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 180,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 170,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 167,918 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 167,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 163,188 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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P70 DRE is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P70 DRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P70 DRE?

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What year was P70 DRE registered?

P70 DRE is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P70 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 DRE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P70 DRE have outstanding finance?

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