1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · P299 MKK
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 62,668 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P299 MKK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2007
- 62,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P299 MKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P299 MKK) between March 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2007 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper ”.
P299 MKK Mileage History
- 29/03/200654,173 mi
- 29/03/200654,173 mi
- 19/06/200762,668 mi+8,495 mi
- 21/06/200762,668 mi
Average of roughly 6,909 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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