1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P851 TMV
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 109,752 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P851 TMV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2012
- 109,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (68 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P851 TMV 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 (P851 TMV) between April 2007 and March 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2012 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 (68 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 101 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
P851 TMV Mileage History
- 03/04/200782,393 mi
- 11/04/200782,393 mi
- 12/05/200890,900 mi+8,507 mi
- 25/08/2009101,402 mi+10,502 mi
- 21/10/2009101,402 mi
- 27/10/2009101,402 mi
- 28/01/2011105,172 mi+3,770 mi
- 16/02/2011105,172 mi
- 16/02/2011105,172 mi
- 30/03/2012109,752 mi+4,580 mi
Average of roughly 5,482 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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