1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2.0L Petrol

R216 BDA

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is a Petrol vehicle with a 1984cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 53,211.

MOT

Valid

Expires 19/10/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 53,211
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1984cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R216 BDA), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2022 to October 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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