1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R351 DGK
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 82,925 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R351 DGK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 82,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R351 DGK MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R351 DGK) between August 2025 and August 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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