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A97 VRG

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 85,342 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 84,814 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 84,813 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading o/s (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 83,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 83,262 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 82,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 82,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 79,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 76,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 75,609 miles

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,310 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,772 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 54,926 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 54,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 50,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,519 miles

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

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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A97 VRG is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A97 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A97 VRG registered?

A97 VRG is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is A97 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A97 VRG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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