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297 AMV

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

174,286 mi
Last recorded174,286 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration297 AMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 174,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 173,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 168,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 168,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 165,386 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 165,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 161,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crimped type (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crimped type (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s front top macpherson mounts has slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2022 161,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crimped type (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crimped type (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s front top macpherson mounts has slight play

Pass 14 May 2021 156,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 146,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 136,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 126,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 116,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,790 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre low presure

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,708 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,635 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,327 miles

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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297 AMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 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 297 AMV, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 297 AMV registered?

297 AMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is 297 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 297 AMV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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