1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P52 SBJ
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/04/1997. Recorded mileage 101,534 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,534 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
P52 SBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 101,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 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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P52 SBJ Mileage History
- 10/08/2023101,035 mi
- 11/09/2023101,067 mi+32 mi
- 17/03/2026101,503 mi+436 mi
- 02/07/2026101,525 mi+22 mi
- 03/07/2026101,534 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P52 SBJ 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 (P52 SBJ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brake hose excessively stretched routed incorrectly and fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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