Yes, P464 BAD is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 September 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P464 BAD?

The MOT for P464 BAD is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P464 BAD?

The recorded mileage for P464 BAD is 266,658 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P464 BAD ULEZ compliant?

No, P464 BAD 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · P464 BAD

P464 BAD

1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 266,658 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 22/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 266,658 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 22/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/09/2027

Mileage: 266,658 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2792cc

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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

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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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.

P464 BAD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 06:28

MOT Analysis

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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))”.

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