1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · R960 EDV
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/12/1997. Recorded mileage 149,552 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,552 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
R960 EDV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/01/2023
- 149,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R960 EDV Mileage History
- 06/02/200778,494 mi
- 08/02/200887,497 mi+9,003 mi
- 25/02/200992,672 mi+5,175 mi
- 04/03/200992,672 mi
- 27/02/201083,125 mi-9,547 mi
- 02/03/201083,125 mi
- 26/02/2011108,970 mi+25,845 mi
- 24/02/2012116,199 mi+7,229 mi
- 18/02/2013119,681 mi+3,482 mi
- 18/02/2013119,681 mi
- 11/02/2014122,512 mi+2,831 mi
- 08/01/2015125,000 mi+2,488 mi
- 09/01/2015125,006 mi+6 mi
- 07/01/2016128,515 mi+3,509 mi
- 07/01/2016128,515 mi
- 04/01/2017131,857 mi+3,342 mi
- 16/01/2017131,857 mi
- 08/01/2018134,828 mi+2,971 mi
- 09/01/2018134,828 mi
- 07/01/2019137,779 mi+2,951 mi
- 08/01/2019137,779 mi
- 13/01/2020140,581 mi+2,802 mi
- 13/01/2020140,581 mi
- 07/01/2021143,050 mi+2,469 mi
- 07/01/2022146,822 mi+3,772 mi
- 07/01/2022146,822 mi
- 10/01/2023149,552 mi+2,730 mi
Average of roughly 4,462 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R960 EDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R960 EDV) between October 2005 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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