1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P738 FLS
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 144,135 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P738 FLS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 144,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P738 FLS Mileage History
- 01/04/2006644,454 mi
- 30/03/200767,398 mi-577,056 mi
- 31/03/200767,408 mi+10 mi
- 26/03/200869,740 mi+2,332 mi
- 26/03/200869,740 mi
- 20/03/200972,292 mi+2,552 mi
- 24/03/200972,345 mi+53 mi
- 20/03/201075,098 mi+2,753 mi
- 05/04/201176,520 mi+1,422 mi
- 07/04/201285,644 mi+9,124 mi
- 06/04/201394,638 mi+8,994 mi
- 04/04/2014102,357 mi+7,719 mi
- 01/04/2015108,021 mi+5,664 mi
- 05/04/2016108,691 mi+670 mi
- 04/04/2017114,869 mi+6,178 mi
- 08/04/2017114,873 mi+4 mi
- 10/09/2019117,076 mi+2,203 mi
- 16/06/2020118,210 mi+1,134 mi
- 03/09/2021118,323 mi+113 mi
- 07/09/2022118,586 mi+263 mi
- 09/08/2023118,698 mi+112 mi
- 13/08/2024128,720 mi+10,022 mi
- 15/08/2024128,720 mi
- 02/09/2025140,428 mi+11,708 mi
- 02/09/2026144,135 mi+3,707 mi
Average of roughly -24,499 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P738 FLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P738 FLS) between April 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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