1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · 51 BEN
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/02/1997. Recorded mileage 90,649 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
51 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 90,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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51 BEN Mileage History
- 03/01/202455,510 mi
- 21/01/202572,127 mi+16,617 mi
- 21/01/202572,127 mi
- 22/12/202590,649 mi+18,522 mi
- 22/12/202590,649 mi
Average of roughly 17,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
51 BEN 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 (51 BEN) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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