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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

P97 MVMMOT history

P97 MVM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

P97 MVM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
107,868 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P97 MVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P97 MVM was last recorded at 107,868 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,859 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,868 miles
  • 2021 – 107,842 miles
  • 2019 – 106,160 miles
  • 2017 – 106,154 miles
  • 2014 – 103,774 miles
  • 2013 – 98,628 miles
  • 2012 – 94,725 miles
  • 2011 – 89,534 miles
  • 2010 – 81,973 miles
  • 2009 – 78,312 miles
  • 2008 – 73,360 miles
  • 2007 – 68,524 miles
  • 2006 – 63,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,868 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,868 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,868 miles
    Test number
    159687588267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,859 miles (+17)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,859 miles
    Test number
    373756318373
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed and slight corrosion

  3. Pass107,842 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,842 miles
    Test number
    748059672604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,160 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,160 miles
    Test number
    467934377044
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,154 miles (+2,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    591160402772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass103,774 miles (+86)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,774 miles
    Test number
    259416654239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail103,688 miles (+5,060)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    365449844403
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass98,628 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,628 miles
    Test number
    519401523220
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail98,625 miles (+21)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,625 miles
    Test number
    896058003212
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail98,604 miles (+3,879)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    326527473029
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  11. Pass94,725 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    545316182021
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail94,725 miles (+5,191)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    117056482099
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass89,534 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    516960181052
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  14. Fail89,533 miles (+7,560)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,533 miles
    Test number
    178563571067
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  15. Pass81,973 miles (+3,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    193477300428
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both front uper suspension leg mountings also steel brake pipes located at both rear flexy brake pipes are sligtly corroded

  16. Pass78,312 miles (+4,952)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    141626969088
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise all four tyres have side wall cracks

  17. Pass73,360 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    823040878073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,524 miles (+5,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    920307147045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass63,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,027 miles
    Test number
    681141566064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P97 MVM

Does P97 MVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P97 MVM expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P97 MVM?
The MOT on P97 MVM expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P97 MVM done?
P97 MVM was recorded at 107,868 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 2,728 miles a year.
Has P97 MVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P97 MVM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on P97 MVM 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 MVM find?
P97 MVM passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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