1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P811 WTL
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 192,622 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P811 WTL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2010
- 192,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P811 WTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P811 WTL) between March 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2010 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 (24 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
P811 WTL Mileage History
- 17/03/2006145,954 mi
- 24/03/2007157,155 mi+11,201 mi
- 29/03/2007157,157 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2008176,116 mi+18,959 mi
- 28/03/2008176,116 mi
- 02/04/2009187,996 mi+11,880 mi
- 04/04/2009188,004 mi+8 mi
- 08/04/2009188,004 mi
- 10/05/2010192,586 mi+4,582 mi
- 11/05/2010192,622 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 11,244 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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