1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P294 EVJ
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13/06/1997. Recorded mileage 162,951 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
P294 EVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 162,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P294 EVJ Mileage History
- 24/05/2023157,946 mi
- 24/05/2024160,000 mi+2,054 mi
- 04/06/2024160,110 mi+110 mi
- 04/06/2025161,495 mi+1,385 mi
- 06/06/2026162,951 mi+1,456 mi
Average of roughly 1,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P294 EVJ 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 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P294 EVJ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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