1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P154 CBV
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 132,690 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P154 CBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2008
- 132,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P154 CBV 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 (P154 CBV) between July 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2008 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)”; “Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)”.
P154 CBV Mileage History
- 05/07/2006116,123 mi
- 10/07/2007124,291 mi+8,168 mi
- 10/07/2007124,291 mi
- 17/07/2008132,690 mi+8,399 mi
- 17/07/2008132,690 mi
Average of roughly 8,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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