1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · P986 SPW
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 120,151 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1391cc
P986 SPW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2011
- 120,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 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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P986 SPW Mileage History
- 20/11/2006111,346 mi
- 20/11/2006111,346 mi
- 20/11/2007113,188 mi+1,842 mi
- 06/11/2008116,085 mi+2,897 mi
- 17/12/2009118,003 mi+1,918 mi
- 21/12/2010119,373 mi+1,370 mi
- 02/12/2011120,151 mi+778 mi
Average of roughly 1,750 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P986 SPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P986 SPW) between November 2006 and December 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2011 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 (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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