1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · D4 ONO
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1997. Recorded mileage 149,112 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,112 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
D4 ONO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2023
- 149,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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D4 ONO Mileage History
- 04/09/200667,556 mi
- 04/09/200667,556 mi
- 23/08/200774,243 mi+6,687 mi
- 26/08/200879,687 mi+5,444 mi
- 26/08/200879,687 mi
- 01/09/200985,444 mi+5,757 mi
- 01/09/200985,451 mi+7 mi
- 03/09/200985,451 mi
- 01/09/201094,528 mi+9,077 mi
- 01/09/201094,528 mi
- 31/08/2011103,572 mi+9,044 mi
- 31/08/2011103,572 mi
- 16/08/2012112,247 mi+8,675 mi
- 22/08/2012112,254 mi+7 mi
- 05/08/2013117,917 mi+5,663 mi
- 06/08/2013117,920 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/2014125,568 mi+7,648 mi
- 01/09/2014125,571 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/2015132,568 mi+6,997 mi
- 01/09/2015132,568 mi
- 05/09/2016137,734 mi+5,166 mi
- 16/08/2017140,105 mi+2,371 mi
- 26/09/2017140,108 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/2018144,527 mi+4,419 mi
- 02/04/2020144,783 mi+256 mi
- 01/04/2021149,432 mi+4,649 mi
- 02/04/2022150,988 mi+1,556 mi
- 12/04/2023149,112 mi-1,876 mi
Average of roughly 4,912 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D4 ONO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (D4 ONO) between September 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”.
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