The road tax status for P453 BCK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P453 BCK?

The MOT for P453 BCK is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P453 BCK?

The recorded mileage for P453 BCK is 176,021 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P453 BCK ULEZ compliant?

No, P453 BCK 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

1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P453 BCK

P453 BCK

1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25/06/1997. Recorded mileage 176,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 30/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 176,021 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/09/2025

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Mileage: 176,021 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2792cc

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P453 BCK Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
176,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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P453 BCK Mileage History

01/09/2022166,224 mi
01/09/2022166,225 mi+1 mi
29/08/2023175,316 mi+9,091 mi
12/09/2023175,323 mi+7 mi
02/10/2024176,021 mi+698 mi

Average of roughly 4,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P453 BCK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 10:03

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (P453 BCK) between September 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2024 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: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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