1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P315 FRX
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 137,693 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P315 FRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 137,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P315 FRX Mileage History
- 22/10/2021136,128 mi
- 22/11/2022136,326 mi+198 mi
- 17/11/2023136,465 mi+139 mi
- 25/10/2024136,940 mi+475 mi
- 24/10/2025137,693 mi+753 mi
Average of roughly 391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P315 FRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P315 FRX) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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