1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R767 AAR
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18/10/1997. Recorded mileage 61,527 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,527 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
R767 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 61,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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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R767 AAR Mileage History
- 02/08/202359,615 mi
- 01/09/202359,624 mi+9 mi
- 10/06/202460,150 mi+526 mi
- 03/06/202560,746 mi+596 mi
- 21/08/202661,527 mi+781 mi
Average of roughly 626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R767 AAR 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 (R767 AAR) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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