Yes, R404 ADV is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 March 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R404 ADV?

The MOT for R404 ADV is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R404 ADV?

The recorded mileage for R404 ADV is 57,659 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R404 ADV ULEZ compliant?

No, R404 ADV 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 1.6L Petrol · R404 ADV

R404 ADV

1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 57,659 miles. MOT valid until 08/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 08/03/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 57,659 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 08/03/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/03/2027

Mileage: 57,659 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1595cc

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R404 ADV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
57,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R404 ADV Mileage History

06/10/202233,980 mi
10/06/202437,293 mi+3,313 mi
23/05/202548,121 mi+10,828 mi
25/02/202657,608 mi+9,487 mi
09/03/202657,659 mi+51 mi

Average of roughly 6,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R404 ADV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 15:38

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R404 ADV) between October 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 March 2026 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), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.

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