1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · G6 FVR
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 12/09/1997. Recorded mileage 166,408 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,408 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
G6 FVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 166,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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G6 FVR Mileage History
- 26/07/2022160,188 mi
- 20/07/2023162,506 mi+2,318 mi
- 07/08/2024159,051 mi-3,455 mi
- 07/08/2024159,071 mi+20 mi
- 24/07/2025166,408 mi+7,337 mi
Average of roughly 2,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G6 FVR 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 (G6 FVR) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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