1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI GL

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: GL
• Version: 1.9 TDI GL Manual FWD Euro 2 5dr (90 bhp)
• Year: 1996
• Mileage: 102,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.9 litres, 90 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 157 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL is advertised with 102,000 miles on the clock. The dealer is asking £1,500, which is £4,814 below the AskCar estimate of £6,314. We recommend confirming the advertised price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate uses 10,674 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 16 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 29 December 2012, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Modus Motor Company in Knottingley. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £4,814 (76%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,314. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,674 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1996 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 16 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 21 October 2026 at £1,500. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 29 December 2012; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 16 December 2011, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); front brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 98,697 miles, which matches the advertised 102,000 miles.