1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P287 DUD
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/07/1997. Recorded mileage 57,629 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
P287 DUD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 57,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P287 DUD Mileage History
- 08/07/200536,619 mi
- 29/06/200638,528 mi+1,909 mi
- 04/07/200739,964 mi+1,436 mi
- 02/07/200840,846 mi+882 mi
- 03/07/200941,939 mi+1,093 mi
- 24/06/201043,174 mi+1,235 mi
- 23/06/201143,596 mi+422 mi
- 05/07/201244,386 mi+790 mi
- 21/06/201344,822 mi+436 mi
- 04/07/201446,477 mi+1,655 mi
- 23/06/201550,436 mi+3,959 mi
- 18/10/201651,785 mi+1,349 mi
- 19/03/201952,004 mi+219 mi
- 26/03/201952,026 mi+22 mi
- 09/03/202052,314 mi+288 mi
- 31/03/202153,307 mi+993 mi
- 15/03/202254,542 mi+1,235 mi
- 07/03/202355,287 mi+745 mi
- 07/03/202355,287 mi
- 14/03/202456,267 mi+980 mi
- 18/03/202557,629 mi+1,362 mi
- 19/03/202557,629 mi
Average of roughly 1,067 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P287 DUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P287 DUD) between July 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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