1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P464 BAD
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 266,658 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P464 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 266,658 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.
P464 BAD 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 (P464 BAD) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P464 BAD Mileage History
- 21/09/2022260,823 mi
- 21/09/2023262,944 mi+2,121 mi
- 24/10/2023263,020 mi+76 mi
- 17/10/2024264,828 mi+1,808 mi
- 24/10/2025266,658 mi+1,830 mi
Average of roughly 1,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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