1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P62 LNF
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 147,214 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P62 LNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 147,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P62 LNF 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 (P62 LNF) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P62 LNF Mileage History
- 02/07/2022141,826 mi
- 26/04/2023144,094 mi+2,268 mi
- 30/07/2024146,495 mi+2,401 mi
- 19/08/2025147,208 mi+713 mi
- 02/10/2025147,214 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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