1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P451 AUG
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 94,772 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,772 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
P451 AUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 94,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P451 AUG Mileage History
- 29/01/202493,309 mi
- 20/01/202594,139 mi+830 mi
- 27/01/202594,139 mi
- 27/01/202694,752 mi+613 mi
- 03/02/202694,772 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P451 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 (P451 AUG) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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