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97-DL-1034

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97-DL-1034
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,051 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mount broken but not affecting security

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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97-DL-1034 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 97-DL-1034, 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 97-DL-1034 registered?

97-DL-1034 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is 97-DL-1034 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97-DL-1034 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 97-DL-1034 have outstanding finance?

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