1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R386 CAC
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 245,013 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
R386 CAC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2022
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R386 CAC Mileage History
- 17/01/2006117,853 mi
- 02/02/2007122,661 mi+4,808 mi
- 20/03/2008127,363 mi+4,702 mi
- 25/03/2008127,363 mi
- 01/04/2009135,462 mi+8,099 mi
- 06/04/2009135,535 mi+73 mi
- 27/04/2010147,612 mi+12,077 mi
- 27/04/2010147,612 mi
- 21/04/2011157,738 mi+10,126 mi
- 04/05/2011158,189 mi+451 mi
- 02/05/2012177,595 mi+19,406 mi
- 02/05/2012177,599 mi+4 mi
- 01/05/2013189,776 mi+12,177 mi
- 29/04/2014196,769 mi+6,993 mi
- 24/04/2015202,123 mi+5,354 mi
- 23/05/2015202,342 mi+219 mi
- 10/06/2016209,269 mi+6,927 mi
- 29/07/2017216,482 mi+7,213 mi
- 26/07/2018221,896 mi+5,414 mi
- 23/08/2019229,758 mi+7,862 mi
- 03/09/2019229,839 mi+81 mi
- 19/09/2020237,174 mi+7,335 mi
- 18/09/2021245,013 mi+7,839 mi
- 18/09/2021245,013 mi
Average of roughly 8,116 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R386 CAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R386 CAC) between January 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (41 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”.
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