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1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · P74 LYA

P74 LYA

1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 164,939 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,939 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1595cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.

P74 LYA Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2021
  • 164,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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P74 LYA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P74 LYA) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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