1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · P31 MOT
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1997. Recorded mileage 139,461 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P31 MOT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 139,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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P31 MOT Mileage History
- 07/03/200650,645 mi
- 28/02/200757,598 mi+6,953 mi
- 29/02/200863,566 mi+5,968 mi
- 17/03/200969,151 mi+5,585 mi
- 15/03/201080,168 mi+11,017 mi
- 18/03/201187,881 mi+7,713 mi
- 26/03/201187,901 mi+20 mi
- 28/03/2012100,286 mi+12,385 mi
- 16/05/2013108,163 mi+7,877 mi
- 21/05/2013108,181 mi+18 mi
- 19/05/2014114,713 mi+6,532 mi
- 22/05/2014114,748 mi+35 mi
- 27/05/2015120,303 mi+5,555 mi
- 25/05/2016125,217 mi+4,914 mi
- 25/05/2016125,217 mi
- 30/05/2017128,353 mi+3,136 mi
- 09/06/2017128,365 mi+12 mi
- 18/06/2018131,712 mi+3,347 mi
- 26/06/2018131,720 mi+8 mi
- 28/06/2019134,986 mi+3,266 mi
- 18/12/2020138,510 mi+3,524 mi
- 23/07/2026139,461 mi+951 mi
Average of roughly 4,358 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P31 MOT 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 (P31 MOT) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to drum (3.6.B.2c)”.
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