No, P704 BDV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P704 BDV?

The MOT for P704 BDV is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 July 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of P704 BDV?

The recorded mileage for P704 BDV is 97,333 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P704 BDV ULEZ compliant?

No, P704 BDV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · P704 BDV

P704 BDV

1996 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 97,333 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/07/2010
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/09/2010)
Recorded Mileage: 97,333 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/07/2010

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/09/2010

Mileage: 97,333 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 2000cc

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P704 BDV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2009
97,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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P704 BDV Mileage History

21/02/200680,580 mi
13/02/200772,762 mi-7,818 mi
19/02/200787,152 mi+14,390 mi
14/03/200894,588 mi+7,436 mi
31/07/200997,333 mi+2,745 mi

Average of roughly 4,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P704 BDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 01:49

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (P704 BDV) between February 2006 and July 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”.

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