1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R891 BLE
1997 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 12/09/1997. Recorded mileage 131,583 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2792cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R891 BLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 131,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R891 BLE Mileage History
- 07/05/2022125,106 mi
- 12/05/2023127,470 mi+2,364 mi
- 29/04/2024129,556 mi+2,086 mi
- 13/05/2025131,583 mi+2,027 mi
- 13/05/2025131,583 mi
Average of roughly 2,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R891 BLE 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 (R891 BLE) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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