Yes, R684 ACR is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 April 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R684 ACR?

The MOT for R684 ACR is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R684 ACR?

The recorded mileage for R684 ACR is 160,983 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R684 ACR ULEZ compliant?

No, R684 ACR 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 1.9L Diesel · R684 ACR

R684 ACR

1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 160,983 miles. MOT valid until 02/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 02/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 160,983 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 02/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/04/2027

Mileage: 160,983 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

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R684 ACR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
160,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R684 ACR Mileage History

27/09/2023159,660 mi
03/10/2024160,298 mi+638 mi
04/10/2024160,298 mi
25/09/2025160,982 mi+684 mi
01/10/2025160,983 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R684 ACR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Sept 2026, 02:28

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Golf (R684 ACR) between September 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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