1984 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · A497 MKL
1984 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 1984. Recorded mileage 28,851 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A497 MKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 28,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A497 MKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volkswagen Golf (A497 MKL) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
A497 MKL Mileage History
- 30/06/202228,404 mi
- 27/06/202328,634 mi+230 mi
- 15/07/202428,758 mi+124 mi
- 15/07/202528,826 mi+68 mi
- 01/09/202528,851 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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