1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P534 NMB
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 131,568 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
P534 NMB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2010
- 131,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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P534 NMB Mileage History
- 21/11/200580,068 mi
- 16/11/200695,567 mi+15,499 mi
- 16/11/200695,567 mi
- 05/11/2007111,432 mi+15,865 mi
- 15/11/2007111,384 mi-48 mi
- 27/02/2009127,526 mi+16,142 mi
- 22/02/2010131,568 mi+4,042 mi
Average of roughly 12,104 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P534 NMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P534 NMB) between November 2005 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2010 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), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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