1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P674 DDV
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 79,654 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P674 DDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 79,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P674 DDV 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 (P674 DDV) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 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: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P674 DDV Mileage History
- 05/12/202379,601 mi
- 27/11/202479,626 mi+25 mi
- 29/11/202479,626 mi
- 03/12/202579,651 mi+25 mi
- 27/01/202679,654 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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