1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P433 AUG
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 105,527 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P433 AUG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P433 AUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P433 AUG) between June 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
P433 AUG Mileage History
- 24/06/200523,205 mi
- 24/06/200523,205 mi
- 22/06/200634,483 mi+11,278 mi
- 28/06/200742,364 mi+7,881 mi
- 26/08/200850,554 mi+8,190 mi
- 01/09/200957,477 mi+6,923 mi
- 01/02/201166,084 mi+8,607 mi
- 01/02/201276,269 mi+10,185 mi
- 02/02/201276,269 mi
- 16/04/201381,059 mi+4,790 mi
- 23/07/201486,035 mi+4,976 mi
- 23/07/201486,035 mi
- 17/07/201589,774 mi+3,739 mi
- 23/07/201589,775 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/201692,877 mi+3,102 mi
- 16/06/201796,161 mi+3,284 mi
- 19/06/201899,539 mi+3,378 mi
- 21/06/201899,542 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/2019103,381 mi+3,839 mi
- 02/07/2019103,381 mi
- 16/12/2020105,527 mi+2,146 mi
Average of roughly 5,318 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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