No, V197 DJU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for V197 DJU?

The MOT for V197 DJU is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 March 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of V197 DJU?

The recorded mileage for V197 DJU is 48,381 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V197 DJU ULEZ compliant?

No, V197 DJU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Opel 1.6L Petrol · V197 DJU

V197 DJU

1999 Opel (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 48,381 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2012.

Make & Model: OPEL
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 21 Mar 2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01 Mar 2012)
Recorded Mileage: 48,381 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Available on IAGC

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 21 Mar 2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01 Mar 2012

Fuel Type

PETROL

Year

1999

Engine

1590cc

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V197 DJU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2011
48,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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V197 DJU Mileage History

28/01/200959,106 km
28/01/200959,106 km
08/02/201042,544 mi
10/02/201042,544 mi
22/03/201148,381 mi+5,837 mi

Average of roughly -5,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

V197 DJU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 20:02

MOT Analysis

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 1999 Opel Unknown (V197 DJU) between January 2009 and March 2011.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)”.

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