1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P288 AGR
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1997. Recorded mileage 112,273 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P288 AGR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 112,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P288 AGR Mileage History
- 12/05/2025110,829 mi
- 12/05/2025110,829 mi
- 23/04/2026112,273 mi+1,444 mi
Average of roughly 1,524 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P288 AGR 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 (P288 AGR) between May 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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