1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P272 GAL
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/03/1997. Recorded mileage 44,505 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1391cc
P272 GAL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 44,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P272 GAL Mileage History
- 22/08/200624,130 mi
- 22/08/200726,662 mi+2,532 mi
- 18/08/200828,161 mi+1,499 mi
- 27/08/200930,067 mi+1,906 mi
- 16/08/201031,644 mi+1,577 mi
- 16/08/201031,644 mi
- 25/08/201133,248 mi+1,604 mi
- 08/08/201234,620 mi+1,372 mi
- 22/08/201336,041 mi+1,421 mi
- 05/08/201436,861 mi+820 mi
- 04/08/201537,625 mi+764 mi
- 10/08/201537,626 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/201638,562 mi+936 mi
- 15/08/201739,348 mi+786 mi
- 16/08/201739,348 mi
- 15/08/201839,906 mi+558 mi
- 15/08/201940,468 mi+562 mi
- 19/08/201940,469 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202040,816 mi+347 mi
- 06/08/202040,816 mi
- 09/08/202141,310 mi+494 mi
- 13/08/202141,315 mi+5 mi
- 29/07/202241,572 mi+257 mi
- 03/08/202241,574 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/202344,494 mi+2,920 mi
- 13/09/202344,505 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,194 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
P272 GAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P272 GAL) between August 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s”.
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