1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P645 EFJ
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 81,665 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P645 EFJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 81,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P645 EFJ Mileage History
- 19/07/202480,890 mi
- 01/10/202480,954 mi+64 mi
- 01/10/202480,962 mi+8 mi
- 06/05/202681,665 mi+703 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P645 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P645 EFJ) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”.
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