No, P132 XWV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P132 XWV?

The MOT for P132 XWV is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 December 2018.

What is the recorded mileage of P132 XWV?

The recorded mileage for P132 XWV is 119,904 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P132 XWV ULEZ compliant?

No, P132 XWV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P132 XWV

P132 XWV

1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 119,904 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/12/2018
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 119,904 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 07/12/2018

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 119,904 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1984cc

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P132 XWV Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/12/2018
119,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P132 XWV Mileage History

26/10/200678,544 mi
09/11/200780,119 mi+1,575 mi
30/10/200881,324 mi+1,205 mi
22/11/201183,296 mi+1,972 mi
17/11/201288,288 mi+4,992 mi
16/11/201395,061 mi+6,773 mi
19/11/2014102,186 mi+7,125 mi
22/11/2014102,219 mi+33 mi
07/12/2015108,156 mi+5,937 mi
06/12/2016111,204 mi+3,048 mi
08/12/2016111,206 mi+2 mi
05/12/2017116,049 mi+4,843 mi
21/12/2018119,904 mi+3,855 mi

Average of roughly 3,403 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

P132 XWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 05:59

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P132 XWV) between October 2006 and December 2018.

The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 December 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.

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