1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · G13 OCD
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 83,563 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G13 OCD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2021
- 83,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G13 OCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (G13 OCD) between April 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 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: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
G13 OCD Mileage History
- 18/04/200622,088 mi
- 18/04/200724,310 mi+2,222 mi
- 17/04/200832,308 mi+7,998 mi
- 17/04/200832,308 mi
- 17/04/200939,341 mi+7,033 mi
- 06/04/201044,108 mi+4,767 mi
- 12/04/201149,613 mi+5,505 mi
- 18/04/201149,752 mi+139 mi
- 14/04/201255,370 mi+5,618 mi
- 14/04/201255,371 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/201360,841 mi+5,470 mi
- 23/04/201360,841 mi
- 22/05/201465,406 mi+4,565 mi
- 05/06/201570,179 mi+4,773 mi
- 14/07/201674,598 mi+4,419 mi
- 06/08/201674,638 mi+40 mi
- 09/06/201878,277 mi+3,639 mi
- 14/06/201980,664 mi+2,387 mi
- 04/12/202081,426 mi+762 mi
- 29/11/202183,563 mi+2,137 mi
Average of roughly 3,936 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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