1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · P102 MKW
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 103,486 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P102 MKW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2010
- 103,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P102 MKW Mileage History
- 03/05/200651,712 mi
- 23/05/200765,221 mi+13,509 mi
- 23/05/200765,221 mi
- 23/05/200882,936 mi+17,715 mi
- 27/05/200882,936 mi
- 08/06/200997,668 mi+14,732 mi
- 08/06/200997,668 mi
- 07/06/2010103,143 mi+5,475 mi
- 19/06/2010103,486 mi+343 mi
Average of roughly 12,540 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P102 MKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P102 MKW) between May 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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