1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R916 DWL
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 90,477 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R916 DWL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 90,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R916 DWL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R916 DWL) between May 2024 and May 2024.
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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