1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P792 BAD
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 203,063 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P792 BAD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2022
- 203,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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P792 BAD Mileage History
- 17/12/2021201,590 mi
- 17/12/2021201,590 mi
- 29/12/2022203,063 mi+1,473 mi
Average of roughly 1,427 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P792 BAD 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 (P792 BAD) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 December 2022 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (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.
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