1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · P75 PLX
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 19,481 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1800cc
P75 PLX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 19,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P75 PLX Mileage History
- 14/09/202218,928 mi
- 26/09/202218,937 mi+9 mi
- 13/09/202319,481 mi+544 mi
Average of roughly 555 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P75 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P75 PLX) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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