1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R147 EGY
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1997. Recorded mileage 103,966 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2792cc
R147 EGY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2021
- 103,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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R147 EGY Mileage History
- 16/09/200580,018 mi
- 21/09/200580,018 mi
- 20/09/200683,228 mi+3,210 mi
- 03/10/200683,284 mi+56 mi
- 19/10/200785,103 mi+1,819 mi
- 30/04/200987,501 mi+2,398 mi
- 05/09/201192,051 mi+4,550 mi
- 30/08/201294,144 mi+2,093 mi
- 05/09/201294,160 mi+16 mi
- 04/09/201396,209 mi+2,049 mi
- 20/09/201396,260 mi+51 mi
- 03/10/201497,421 mi+1,161 mi
- 29/10/201497,439 mi+18 mi
- 02/02/201699,356 mi+1,917 mi
- 04/02/201699,356 mi
- 18/01/2017103,138 mi+3,782 mi
- 28/09/2021103,966 mi+828 mi
Average of roughly 1,494 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R147 EGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R147 EGY) between September 2005 and September 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”.
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