Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P748 GMS

P748 GMS

1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 214,344 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/03/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (19/02/2014)
Recorded Mileage
214,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/03/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 19/02/2014
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc

P748 GMS Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2013
  • 214,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P748 GMS Mileage History

  1. 29/12/2005145,298 mi
  2. 29/12/2006168,560 mi+23,262 mi
  3. 29/12/2006168,560 mi
  4. 13/03/2008176,886 mi+8,326 mi
  5. 14/03/2008176,886 mi
  6. 12/03/2009183,812 mi+6,926 mi
  7. 13/03/2009183,812 mi
  8. 12/03/2010186,731 mi+2,919 mi
  9. 10/03/2011188,468 mi+1,737 mi
  10. 06/03/2012200,398 mi+11,930 mi
  11. 06/03/2012200,398 mi
  12. 04/03/2013214,344 mi+13,946 mi
  13. 05/03/2013214,344 mi

Average of roughly 9,614 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

P748 GMS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P748 GMS) between December 2005 and March 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2013 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.

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