1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P186 NOY
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 143,572 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P186 NOY Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2012
- 143,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P186 NOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P186 NOY) between October 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2012 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
P186 NOY Mileage History
- 16/10/200695,048 mi
- 18/10/2007101,766 mi+6,718 mi
- 17/10/2008109,376 mi+7,610 mi
- 06/10/2009116,202 mi+6,826 mi
- 06/10/2009116,203 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/2010122,591 mi+6,388 mi
- 22/10/2010122,591 mi
- 02/11/2011127,416 mi+4,825 mi
- 19/11/2012143,572 mi+16,156 mi
Average of roughly 7,962 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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