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A2 VVM

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,721 mi
Last recorded114,721 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 114,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap broken 1 of 3 fuel tank still secure

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 113,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,860 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,848 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 108,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,940 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 104,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front floor holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front FLOOR TO SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to o\s\f bodysill\floorpan, not in p\a

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to o\s\f bodysill\floorpan, not in p\a

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,762 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BODYSILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills have plastic covers

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,510 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,612 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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A2 VVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 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 A2 VVM, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A2 VVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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