£2,016 (Est: £1,500 - £2,500)
1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Avantgarde Convertible. Registration number: N396 RDD. Mileage: 116,136
Ewbank's • UK • 7 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£2,016 (Est: £1,500 - £2,500)
1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Avantgarde Convertible. Registration number: N396 RDD. Mileage: 116,136
UK • 7 Oct 2026 • Lot 3015A
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Volkswagen Golf Avantgarde Convertible is a rare, high-spec model in metallic orange with a cream roof, boasting a fantastic service history and described as being in 'time warp condition'. With a long MOT and recent maintenance including a new hood and cambelt, it presents as a solid investment and a desirable modern classic.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in 'time warp condition' with 'no expense spared' and an extensive service history including 19 VW main dealer stamps. Recent work includes a new hood in 2021 and cambelt replacement. The long MOT until April 2027 also indicates good mechanical health. This suggests near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use expected for a car of this age.
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116,136 miles
N396 RDD
1996
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£2,016 (Est: £1,500 - £2,500)
1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Avantgarde Convertible. Registration number: N396 RDD. Mileage: 116,136
Ewbank's • UK • 7 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Very rare specification finished in striking metallic orange with a contrasting cream convertible roof with grey cloth upholstery.
High spec being the Avantgarde top of the range model.
14ich alloy wheels, 5 Speed manual, Equipped with electric power folding roof, trip computer system, remote central locking with 2 x keys present, electric windows and mirrors and retaining the original factory fitted Volkswagen Sony cassette stereo system.
Fitted with the 2.0 8v engine (same used in the Golf GTI) making it a very nice driving experience.
This example is a real credit to its 4 previous owners originally father and son owned.
Must be seen to be appreciated as it is in time warp condition.
No expense has been spared with an extensive service history folder of old receipts including a stamped service history booklet containing 20 service stamps, 19 of which are VW main dealer service stamps.
Last service carried out at 115,433 this year.
New replacement hood carried out in 2021.
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£360
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£28,010
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 22nd Apr 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
116,136 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Apr 2026, 116,136 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive misting around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 22nd Jan 2025, 115,414 miles
Passed
On 19th Feb 2024, 114,739 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed
On 8th Feb 2023, 110,586 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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