1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P728 BBW
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 101,777 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,777 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
P728 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 101,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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P728 BBW Mileage History
- 02/12/2022100,890 mi
- 09/01/2024101,065 mi+175 mi
- 16/04/2025101,073 mi+8 mi
- 17/05/2025101,073 mi
- 15/06/2026101,777 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P728 BBW 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 (P728 BBW) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centr”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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