1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P996 BLJ
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 105,271 miles. MOT valid until 25/10/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2792cc
P996 BLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 105,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P996 BLJ Mileage History
- 28/09/2021105,540 mi
- 26/09/2022105,251 mi-289 mi
- 07/10/2023105,259 mi+8 mi
- 27/09/2024105,261 mi+2 mi
- 26/09/2025105,271 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly -67 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P996 BLJ MOT History
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 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P996 BLJ) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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