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£470

1996 Volkswagen Golf SE

Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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£470

1996 Volkswagen Golf SE

UK • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 434

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1996 Volkswagen Golf Mk3 SE five-door in Burgundy Red has a documented history with 21 previous MOTs and 8 service stamps, plus an MOT valid until February 2027. It runs and drives well, but the bodywork and trim will require some attention, presenting an opportunity for a collectible 90s VW.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as having bodywork that would benefit from some tidying and minor trim work, including missing sill trim (though present with the car). The vendor reports it starts, runs, drives, and stops as expected. It has a substantial history file and a long MOT, but cosmetic imperfections place it in the 'Good' category.

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101,911 miles

WVWZZZ1HZVW100485

LHD

United Kingdom

Manual

P306BJH

1996

Auction

£470

1996 Volkswagen Golf SE

Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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Description

Description The odometer currently displays 101,911 miles; 21 previous MOT certificates; MOT valid until February 2027; eight service stamps The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 is now firmly established as a modern classic, combining the understated styling, solid build quality and everyday usability that have long been associated with the Golf name.

This 1996 Golf SE five-door is finished in Burgundy Red with a black cloth interior and is powered by the 1,781cc petrol engine coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox.

First registered in August 1996, it has had five former keepers and has been in the current ownership since July 2020.

The odometer currently displays 101,911 miles.

The car is accompanied by a large history file containing 21 previous MOT certificates, eight service stamps, the original handbook and brochure, together with the original invoice and further documentation showing work carried out over the years.

It is offered with an MOT valid until February 2027.

The vendor drove t...

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 12th Feb 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

101,881 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 13th Feb 2026, 101,881 miles


Failed

On 13th Feb 2026, 101,873 miles

There were 4 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Failed

On 5th Feb 2026, 101,833 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))


Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Drivers seat with a slightly defective structure

Failed

On 23rd Jan 2026, 101,815 miles

There were 16 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure sub frame bolt slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- (Dangerous) Brake fluid reservoir leaking fluid

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