1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · R71 FAP
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 144,347 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,347 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
R71 FAP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2021
- 144,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R71 FAP Mileage History
- 14/06/200651,993 mi
- 14/06/200651,993 mi
- 06/06/200757,796 mi+5,803 mi
- 06/06/200757,796 mi
- 11/06/200865,367 mi+7,571 mi
- 11/06/200865,367 mi
- 11/06/200973,429 mi+8,062 mi
- 10/06/201079,157 mi+5,728 mi
- 14/06/201079,220 mi+63 mi
- 22/06/201186,867 mi+7,647 mi
- 14/06/201294,401 mi+7,534 mi
- 12/06/2013101,709 mi+7,308 mi
- 13/06/2013101,714 mi+5 mi
- 04/06/2014109,094 mi+7,380 mi
- 11/06/2015117,171 mi+8,077 mi
- 11/06/2015117,177 mi+6 mi
- 24/05/2016122,162 mi+4,985 mi
- 22/06/2017130,059 mi+7,897 mi
- 12/06/2018139,334 mi+9,275 mi
- 19/06/2018139,371 mi+37 mi
- 20/06/2019143,834 mi+4,463 mi
- 16/06/2021144,347 mi+513 mi
- 21/06/2021144,347 mi
Average of roughly 6,149 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R71 FAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R71 FAP) between June 2006 and June 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2021 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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