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J2 VWR

1997 Volkswagen Golf R DSG

Yellow Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

11,904 mi
Last recorded11,904 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R DSG
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 11,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 11,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 11,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 11,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 10,690 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 10,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 10,023 miles

Rear TYRE SLIGHT PERRISHING

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,812 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear TYRE PERRISHING

Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,296 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,887 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 7,885 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 7,885 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 6,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 6,108 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 6,108 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R DSG?

Based on 1,572 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
6,849
Miles/Year
389
On UK Roads
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J2 VWR is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf R DSG in Yellow with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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What year was J2 VWR registered?

J2 VWR is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf R DSG, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for J2 VWR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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