1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P497 DSS
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 104,108 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P497 DSS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2013
- 104,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P497 DSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P497 DSS) between April 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
P497 DSS Mileage History
- 07/04/200676,266 mi
- 13/04/200781,380 mi+5,114 mi
- 13/08/200891,509 mi+10,129 mi
- 10/08/200998,343 mi+6,834 mi
- 29/08/2012104,087 mi+5,744 mi
- 06/02/2013104,088 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/2013104,090 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/2013104,092 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/2013104,108 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 3,806 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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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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