DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.8L Petrol

R552 BWR

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF? It's a Petrol with a 1781cc engine showing 93,944 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 15/04/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 93,944
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1781cc

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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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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

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

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Volkswagen Golf with plate R552 BWR has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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