1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P493 FBL
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 85,969 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,969 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
P493 FBL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 85,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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P493 FBL Mileage History
- 04/10/200643,638 mi
- 20/11/200744,664 mi+1,026 mi
- 02/07/201045,147 mi+483 mi
- 05/07/201045,147 mi
- 04/08/201147,172 mi+2,025 mi
- 27/07/201252,972 mi+5,800 mi
- 23/07/201357,922 mi+4,950 mi
- 24/07/201357,917 mi-5 mi
- 10/07/201465,620 mi+7,703 mi
- 22/07/201465,623 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/201574,999 mi+9,376 mi
- 22/07/201574,999 mi
- 26/07/201679,643 mi+4,644 mi
- 02/08/201783,645 mi+4,002 mi
- 31/01/201985,951 mi+2,306 mi
- 31/01/201985,951 mi
- 03/08/202185,968 mi+17 mi
- 06/08/202185,969 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,853 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P493 FBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P493 FBL) between October 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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