No, P542 OCA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P542 OCA?

The MOT for P542 OCA is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 December 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of P542 OCA?

The recorded mileage for P542 OCA is 112,569 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P542 OCA ULEZ compliant?

No, P542 OCA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P542 OCA

P542 OCA

1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 112,569 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/12/2013
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 112,569 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/12/2013

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 112,569 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1391cc

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P542 OCA Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2012
112,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P542 OCA Mileage History

13/12/200573,223 mi
14/12/200573,230 mi+7 mi
15/12/200573,238 mi+8 mi
18/12/200680,872 mi+7,634 mi
06/12/200786,987 mi+6,115 mi
15/12/200893,756 mi+6,769 mi
21/12/200997,043 mi+3,287 mi
23/12/200997,043 mi
10/12/2010100,059 mi+3,016 mi
16/12/2011100,717 mi+658 mi
20/12/2011100,717 mi
18/12/2012112,569 mi+11,852 mi
18/12/2012112,569 mi

Average of roughly 5,609 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

P542 OCA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 21:09

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P542 OCA) between December 2005 and December 2012.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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