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1997 HF

2010 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,876 mi
Last recorded153,876 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 HF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 153,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 149,258 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 147,136 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 8 Oct 2020 143,443 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,417 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 124,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre,inner sidewall begining to split

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,436 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,834 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,392 miles

all tyre side walls have damage on them

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1997 HF is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1997 HF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1997 HF registered?

1997 HF is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is 1997 HF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 HF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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