1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P380 CFV
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 173,103 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P380 CFV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 173,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P380 CFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P380 CFV) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
P380 CFV Mileage History
- 12/09/2024153,664 mi
- 11/09/2025173,103 mi+19,439 mi
Average of roughly 19,508 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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