1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · R96 DWO
1997 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/12/1997. Recorded mileage 73,929 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,929 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
R96 DWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/12/2025
- 73,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R96 DWO Mileage History
- 09/12/202271,930 mi
- 15/12/202372,516 mi+586 mi
- 18/12/202372,516 mi
- 03/01/202573,446 mi+930 mi
- 18/12/202573,929 mi+483 mi
Average of roughly 661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R96 DWO 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 (R96 DWO) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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