CARFAX Vehicle History Report - VOLKSWAGEN Golf

Vehicle History Report

Report created on: 2026-07-22 at 06:54:23

1996 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

Vehicle reference:

FJC908

Color:

black

Combustion engine power:

140 kW / 190 hp

Body type:

Hatchback

Gearbox type:

Manual

Engine size:

2861 cm³

Fuel type:

Petrol

Quick check

Damage

No damage reported to CARFAX

Mileage

The reported odometer readings have a logical progression.

Stolen

Not reported stolen

Identity check

Not reported scrapped

Import

Vehicle imported from Sweden

Motor insurance

The liability insurance has expired

Registration status

Vehicle registered in Poland

Legend

No issues reported or indicated

Valuable Information

Requires attention

Data unavailable

Damage overview

Our data shows no damage or accident records for this vehicle.

Keep in mind CARFAX only reflects information that's been reported to us. While having no reported damage is a positive sign, it's still important to take a close look at the vehicle during your test-drive:

Small details can sometimes hint at past repairs. Keep an eye out for paint inconsistencies or uneven panels.
Don't hesitate to ask the seller for additional details or service documentation.

Recommended maintenance

Default schedule Provided by CARFAX Europe

Vehicle age 30 years, 3 months

Routine maintenance is essential for preserving a vehicle’s reliability.

These service tasks are expected based on the vehicle age. Verify if they were completed.

Before buying, ask the seller:

Are service records available?
Were the following services performed?

Engine oil and oil filter Change every year

due 30 times

Brake fluid Change every 2 years

due 15 times

Spark plugs Change every 100 000 km

due 1 time

Before buying, confirm whether:

Any of the upcoming maintenance tasks are already completed.
You've accounted for related costs in your future budget.

Brake discs and pads Inspect yearly, replace as needed

Tires Inspect yearly, replace as needed

CARFAX tips

Keeping up with scheduled servicing is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been well cared for and is in good overall condition.

Mileage Check

Last odometer reading

117 219

Reported on: 2025-12-30

Average mileage

3 937

km/year

Average mileage for similar cars

9 822

km/year

Date

Mileage

Mileage readings of this car

Average mileage for similar cars

No issues indicated: The reported odometer readings have a logical progression. There are no indications of manipulation. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee this, so we always recommend critically questioning the odometer readings, e.g. on signs of wear, the number of oil changes, or the average kilometers driven per year.

Owners

BETA

Owner 1 in Sweden
Purchase year:	1996
Length of use:	1 month
Type of owner:	Vehicle trader

Owner 2 in Sweden
Purchase year:	1996
Length of use:	15 years 7 months
Type of owner:	Private individual

Owner 3 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2011
Length of use:	less than a month
Type of owner:	Vehicle trader

Owner 4 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2011
Length of use:	less than a month
Type of owner:	Commercial business

Owner 5 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2011
Length of use:	4 months
Type of owner:	Private individual

Owner 6 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2012
Length of use:	2 months
Type of owner:	Private individual

Owner 7 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2012
Length of use:	less than a month
Type of owner:	Vehicle trader

Owner 8 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2012
Length of use:	2 months
Type of owner:	Commercial business

Owner 9 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2012
Length of use:	3 months
Type of owner:	Private individual

Owner 10 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2013
Length of use:	8 years 1 month
Type of owner:	Private individual

Owner 11 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2021
Length of use:	1 year 5 months
Type of owner:	Private individual

Owner 12 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2022
Length of use:	less than a month
Type of owner:	Private individual

Owner 13 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2022
Length of use:	1 year 2 months
Type of owner:	Commercial business

Owner 14 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2023
Length of use:	1 year 4 months
Type of owner:	Commercial business

Owner 15 in Sweden
Purchase year:	2025
Length of use:	9 months
Type of owner:	Vehicle trader

Owner 1 in Poland
Purchase year:	2026
There is no more information available about this owner.

Technical details

Fuel type: Petrol
Combustion engine power: 140 kW / 190 hp

Curb weight: 1 380 kg
Max payload: 420 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1 800 kg

Length: 4 050 mm
Width: 1 700 mm

European vehicle category: M1
Number of seats: 5

History information

Date

Mileage

Event

1996-04-01

Registered in Sweden

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

1996-05-03

Vehicle imported

First registration abroad

1996-05-03

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

First time in traffic in Sweden

1996-06-25

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2001-10-23

49 702 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2002-10-02

53 966 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2003-10-22

58 446 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2004-10-13

61 379 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2005-11-11

65 204 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2006-09-07

67 992 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2007-10-23

72 797 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2008-10-21

78 305 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2009-10-20

85 091 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2010-10-26

90 814 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2011-11-18

96 645 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2011-12-08

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2011-12-14

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2011-12-23

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2012-05-10

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2012-07-23

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2012-07-27

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2012-10-15

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2012-12-28

109 213 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2013-01-30

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2021-03-05

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2021-07-16

110 566 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2022-08-22

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2022-08-29

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2023-11-06

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2025-04-02

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2025-12-30

117 219 km

Inspected in Poland

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

Inspection valid until 2026-12-30

2026-01-07

De-registered in Sweden

De-registration reason: exported

2026-01-07

Imported from Sweden to Poland

Registered in Poland

2026-04-07

Vehicle insured

Liability insurance valid until 2026-05-06

For this Vehicle History Report, we searched over 40 billion records from more than 30 European countries, the USA, and Canada.

1996-04-01

Registered in Sweden

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

1996-05-03

Vehicle imported

First registration abroad

1996-05-03

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

First time in traffic in Sweden

1996-06-25

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2001-10-23

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

49 702 km

2002-10-02

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

53 966 km

2003-10-22

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

58 446 km

2004-10-13

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

61 379 km

2005-11-11

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

65 204 km

2006-09-07

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

67 992 km

2007-10-23

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

72 797 km

2008-10-21

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

78 305 km

2009-10-20

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

85 091 km

2010-10-26

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

90 814 km

2011-11-18

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

96 645 km

2011-12-08

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2011-12-14

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2011-12-23

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2012-05-10

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2012-07-23

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2012-07-27

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2012-10-15

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2012-12-28

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

109 213 km

2013-01-30

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2021-03-05

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2021-07-16

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

110 566 km

2022-08-22

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2022-08-29

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2023-11-06

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2025-04-02

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2025-12-30

Inspected in Poland

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

Inspection valid until 2026-12-30

117 219 km

2026-01-07

De-registered in Sweden

De-registration reason: exported

2026-01-07

Imported from Sweden to Poland

Registered in Poland

2026-04-07

Vehicle insured

Liability insurance valid until 2026-05-06

For this Vehicle History Report, we searched over 40 billion records from more than 30 European countries, the USA, and Canada.

Carfax glossary

Average Mileage: Average Mileage is not the actual odometer reading for this car, but an estimate of how many kilometers an average car of this make, model, fuel type and age would be expected to have if used solely for personal use. The actual mileage for this particular car will indicate if it has been driven more or less than average and may be a factor to help you determine its value

Model year: This term is defined by the manufacturer but it is typically the year the vehicle is built. If the model year does not appear on the CARFAX report, it is because the manufacturer did not include this information in the VIN. Model year can normally be determined by the vehicle age.

Number of records: A CARFAX record refers to a specific incidence and date in the history of the vehicle. Please note that the history of younger vehicles tends to have fewer entries. CARFAX continuously works on getting more data sources and historical information in order to enrich the report

Quick check: A snapshot of the information CARFAX has abstracted from our extensive database to determine whether a vehicle has been reported stolen, reported scrapped, publicly imported or ever used for non-personal purposes. This summary is based upon all the information supplied to CARFAX from various sources. Additional information about this vehicle, including these potential problems, may exist and may not have been reported to CARFAX.

Vehicle reference: User-provided value to identify the vehicle during the CARFAX Vehicle History Report retrieval process and to confirm vehicle identity on the report itself.

How to use this report

This history is based on data reported to us and available upon request. Gaps and errors cannot be excluded. Use CARFAX in combination with a test drive and inspection by experts. We process personal data only in accordance with applicable regulations. Conclusions on owners are not possible at any time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

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