1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P883 UFB
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 138,851 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
P883 UFB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2018
- 138,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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P883 UFB Mileage History
- 01/07/200687,107 mi
- 02/06/200792,130 mi+5,023 mi
- 06/05/200998,447 mi+6,317 mi
- 11/05/200998,449 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2010101,823 mi+3,374 mi
- 30/03/2010101,823 mi
- 16/04/2011108,174 mi+6,351 mi
- 16/04/2012111,493 mi+3,319 mi
- 30/04/2013117,032 mi+5,539 mi
- 01/05/2013117,032 mi
- 16/04/2014121,437 mi+4,405 mi
- 24/04/2015126,616 mi+5,179 mi
- 30/04/2016129,089 mi+2,473 mi
- 03/05/2017133,556 mi+4,467 mi
- 10/09/2018138,851 mi+5,295 mi
Average of roughly 4,243 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P883 UFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P883 UFB) between July 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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