1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R662 VJO
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 44,680 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,680 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
R662 VJO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2019
- 44,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 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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R662 VJO Mileage History
- 16/09/200654,412 mi
- 06/09/200758,375 mi+3,963 mi
- 06/09/200758,375 mi
- 09/09/200862,726 mi+4,351 mi
- 09/09/200966,708 mi+3,982 mi
- 14/06/20113 mi-66,705 mi
- 15/06/2012449 mi+446 mi
- 25/06/20138,058 mi+7,609 mi
- 25/06/20138,058 mi
- 23/06/201415,256 mi+7,198 mi
- 25/06/201415,322 mi+66 mi
- 24/06/201522,038 mi+6,716 mi
- 27/06/201628,404 mi+6,366 mi
- 04/07/201628,556 mi+152 mi
- 03/07/201732,656 mi+4,100 mi
- 29/06/201838,829 mi+6,173 mi
- 08/10/201944,645 mi+5,816 mi
- 09/10/201944,680 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly -745 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R662 VJO 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 (R662 VJO) between September 2006 and October 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2019 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 (29 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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