1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · R574 BVS
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 148,825 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
R574 BVS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 148,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R574 BVS Mileage History
- 05/08/200634,775 mi
- 10/09/200738,327 mi+3,552 mi
- 11/09/200738,387 mi+60 mi
- 01/09/200848,569 mi+10,182 mi
- 02/09/200848,569 mi
- 04/09/200960,687 mi+12,118 mi
- 10/09/200960,889 mi+202 mi
- 06/09/201072,174 mi+11,285 mi
- 16/08/201181,276 mi+9,102 mi
- 17/08/201283,752 mi+2,476 mi
- 29/08/201386,840 mi+3,088 mi
- 02/09/201487,214 mi+374 mi
- 09/09/201592,746 mi+5,532 mi
- 10/09/201592,752 mi+6 mi
- 10/09/201698,570 mi+5,818 mi
- 12/09/201698,578 mi+8 mi
- 25/10/2017105,381 mi+6,803 mi
- 23/10/2018109,456 mi+4,075 mi
- 22/10/2019117,002 mi+7,546 mi
- 19/10/2020122,631 mi+5,629 mi
- 01/11/2021125,630 mi+2,999 mi
- 26/10/2022130,934 mi+5,304 mi
- 24/10/2023139,290 mi+8,356 mi
- 16/04/2025146,529 mi+7,239 mi
- 08/04/2026148,825 mi+2,296 mi
Average of roughly 5,797 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R574 BVS 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 (R574 BVS) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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