1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P275 JJO
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 145,856 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P275 JJO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2023
- 145,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P275 JJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P275 JJO) between February 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P275 JJO Mileage History
- 18/02/2022143,186 mi
- 05/08/2023145,856 mi+2,670 mi
- 05/08/2023145,856 mi
Average of roughly 1,829 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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