1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · R239 CMJ
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 111,138 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/07/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
R239 CMJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/02/2020
- 111,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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R239 CMJ Mileage History
- 16/11/200554,552 mi
- 27/11/200658,754 mi+4,202 mi
- 28/11/200762,911 mi+4,157 mi
- 28/11/200762,911 mi
- 01/10/200866,800 mi+3,889 mi
- 29/09/200969,288 mi+2,488 mi
- 30/09/201071,542 mi+2,254 mi
- 02/09/201174,420 mi+2,878 mi
- 02/09/201174,421 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/201279,231 mi+4,810 mi
- 19/09/201381,795 mi+2,564 mi
- 23/09/201484,737 mi+2,942 mi
- 22/09/201587,150 mi+2,413 mi
- 30/09/201692,830 mi+5,680 mi
- 15/11/2017102,044 mi+9,214 mi
- 21/11/2017102,053 mi+9 mi
- 14/11/2018107,591 mi+5,538 mi
- 22/02/2020111,138 mi+3,547 mi
Average of roughly 3,966 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
R239 CMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R239 CMJ) between November 2005 and February 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.