1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P441 AUG
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 130,660 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
P441 AUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 130,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P441 AUG Mileage History
- 02/12/202188,521 mi
- 09/12/2022104,999 mi+16,478 mi
- 14/12/2022105,035 mi+36 mi
- 15/07/2025130,631 mi+25,596 mi
- 04/11/2025130,660 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 10,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P441 AUG 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 (P441 AUG) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
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