1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P230 BFH
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/06/1997. Recorded mileage 114,134 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,134 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
P230 BFH Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 114,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (68 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P230 BFH Mileage History
- 15/05/200688,327 mi
- 15/05/200688,327 mi
- 23/05/200793,076 mi+4,749 mi
- 20/05/200896,221 mi+3,145 mi
- 20/05/200896,234 mi+13 mi
- 22/05/200998,212 mi+1,978 mi
- 19/05/2010101,275 mi+3,063 mi
- 19/05/2010101,275 mi
- 14/05/2011104,416 mi+3,141 mi
- 14/05/2011104,416 mi
- 24/05/2012106,605 mi+2,189 mi
- 24/05/2012106,605 mi
- 04/06/2013107,848 mi+1,243 mi
- 04/06/2013107,848 mi
- 11/06/2014109,186 mi+1,338 mi
- 09/06/2015109,907 mi+721 mi
- 27/07/2016110,393 mi+486 mi
- 08/08/2016110,456 mi+63 mi
- 02/08/2017111,065 mi+609 mi
- 17/07/2018111,371 mi+306 mi
- 18/07/2018111,373 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/2019111,990 mi+617 mi
- 25/06/2021113,450 mi+1,460 mi
- 28/06/2022113,664 mi+214 mi
- 26/06/2023113,791 mi+127 mi
- 17/06/2024113,893 mi+102 mi
- 11/06/2025114,003 mi+110 mi
- 12/06/2025114,003 mi
- 01/07/2026114,134 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 1,282 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P230 BFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P230 BFH) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (68 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (24 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 129 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjustment not possible as adjusters appear to be non operational (1.8)”.
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