The road tax status for R27 UBW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R27 UBW?

The MOT for R27 UBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 August 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R27 UBW?

The recorded mileage for R27 UBW is 104,422 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R27 UBW ULEZ compliant?

No, R27 UBW 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 Vento 2.8L Petrol · R27 UBW

R27 UBW

1997 Volkswagen Vento (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14/08/1997. Recorded mileage 104,422 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN VENTO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 16/08/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,422 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 16/08/2023

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Mileage: 104,422 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2792cc

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R27 UBW Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2023
104,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 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

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R27 UBW Mileage History

18/08/2022103,200 mi
26/09/2023104,422 mi+1,222 mi

Average of roughly 1,104 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R27 UBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 16:54

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Vento (R27 UBW) between August 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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