1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · R928 BDC
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 71,623 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
R928 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 71,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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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R928 BDC Mileage History
- 21/03/202268,048 mi
- 13/03/202370,509 mi+2,461 mi
- 04/03/202471,011 mi+502 mi
- 04/03/202471,011 mi
- 28/04/202571,623 mi+612 mi
Average of roughly 1,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R928 BDC 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 (R928 BDC) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
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