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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

P97 BUDMOT history

P97 BUD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

P97 BUD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
103,654 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P97 BUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P97 BUD was last recorded at 103,654 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,646 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,654 miles
  • 2024 – 103,646 miles
  • 2023 – 103,614 miles
  • 2021 – 102,383 miles
  • 2020 – 98,402 miles
  • 2019 – 94,301 miles
  • 2018 – 88,569 miles
  • 2017 – 83,974 miles
  • 2016 – 80,348 miles
  • 2015 – 73,875 miles
  • 2013 – 61,974 miles
  • 2012 – 60,156 miles
  • 2011 – 59,541 miles
  • 2010 – 57,290 miles
  • 2009 – 46,791 miles
  • 2008 – 40,978 miles
  • 2007 – 37,379 miles
  • 2006 – 34,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    442404941127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail103,654 miles (+8)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    528634200989
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,646 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,646 miles
    Test number
    276823440291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,614 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,614 miles
    Test number
    672136364428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,383 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,383 miles
    Test number
    430495691027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,402 miles
    Test number
    354264267067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,402 miles (+4,101)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,402 miles
    Test number
    445312648654
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bearing slight play

  8. Pass94,301 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    94,301 miles
    Test number
    614249715733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,569 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,569 miles
    Test number
    670174045556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,974 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    366556540633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,348 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,348 miles
    Test number
    250986807232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,875 miles (+11,901)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,875 miles
    Test number
    886211075107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    705806713179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,958 miles (+1,802)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    129096313183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass60,156 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    277391532188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,140 miles (+599)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    555187682030
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  17. Pass59,541 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    819661481044
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail59,541 miles (+2,251)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    187120381023
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass57,290 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    952828820099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail57,290 miles (+10,499)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    431837120061
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass46,791 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    302946439071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail46,791 miles (+5,813)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    212083229089
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass40,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,978 miles
    Test number
    394765828088
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail40,978 miles (+3,599)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,978 miles
    Test number
    791913728054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass37,379 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,379 miles
    Test number
    570383927068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    170124826074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P97 BUD

Does P97 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P97 BUD expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P97 BUD?
The MOT on P97 BUD expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P97 BUD done?
P97 BUD was recorded at 103,654 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 3,562 miles a year.
Has P97 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P97 BUD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on P97 BUD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P97 BUD find?
P97 BUD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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