1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P546 DNP
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 71,824 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P546 DNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 71,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P546 DNP Mileage History
- 22/12/202364,389 mi
- 12/11/202467,800 mi+3,411 mi
- 12/12/202468,054 mi+254 mi
- 01/12/202571,804 mi+3,750 mi
- 29/12/202571,824 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P546 DNP 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 (P546 DNP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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