1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R152 UKJ
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 153,469 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R152 UKJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2015
- 153,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R152 UKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R152 UKJ) between October 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low please adjust (1.8)”.
R152 UKJ Mileage History
- 18/10/200696,396 mi
- 26/10/2007108,127 mi+11,731 mi
- 07/11/2007108,464 mi+337 mi
- 04/11/2008115,218 mi+6,754 mi
- 07/11/2008115,274 mi+56 mi
- 05/11/2009123,538 mi+8,264 mi
- 26/10/2010128,811 mi+5,273 mi
- 27/10/2010128,813 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/2011133,722 mi+4,909 mi
- 06/11/2012138,710 mi+4,988 mi
- 07/11/2012138,712 mi+2 mi
- 08/11/2013143,979 mi+5,267 mi
- 11/11/2013143,979 mi
- 11/11/2014149,770 mi+5,791 mi
- 10/11/2015153,460 mi+3,690 mi
- 18/11/2015153,469 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,283 miles per year across 16 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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