No, R181 VFC is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R181 VFC?

The MOT for R181 VFC is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 September 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R181 VFC?

The recorded mileage for R181 VFC is 118,348 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R181 VFC ULEZ compliant?

No, R181 VFC 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 1.6L Petrol · R181 VFC

R181 VFC

1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 118,348 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/09/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/02/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 118,348 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 20/09/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/02/2011

Mileage: 118,348 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1598cc

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R181 VFC Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2010
118,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R181 VFC Mileage History

31/08/200696,291 mi
29/08/2007102,341 mi+6,050 mi
29/08/2007102,341 mi
10/09/2008109,304 mi+6,963 mi
16/09/2008109,306 mi+2 mi
11/09/2009114,361 mi+5,055 mi
14/09/2009114,389 mi+28 mi
21/09/2010118,348 mi+3,959 mi

Average of roughly 5,435 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R181 VFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:11

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R181 VFC) between August 2006 and September 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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