1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P925 DRB
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 100,053 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P925 DRB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 100,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P925 DRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P925 DRB) between November 2005 and July 2024.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
P925 DRB Mileage History
- 29/11/200599,996 mi
- 07/12/2005100,010 mi+14 mi
- 16/06/2021100,033 mi+23 mi
- 28/07/2022100,034 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/2023100,036 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2024100,053 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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