1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R216 BDA
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 53,211 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R216 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 53,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R216 BDA 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 (R216 BDA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
R216 BDA Mileage History
- 05/10/202252,391 mi
- 19/10/202352,587 mi+196 mi
- 11/10/202452,793 mi+206 mi
- 20/10/202553,211 mi+418 mi
Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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