1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · R263 OAY
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 100,612 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1781cc
R263 OAY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2019
- 100,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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R263 OAY Mileage History
- 27/01/200626,467 mi
- 01/02/200727,217 mi+750 mi
- 16/01/200828,558 mi+1,341 mi
- 20/01/200929,811 mi+1,253 mi
- 21/01/201031,061 mi+1,250 mi
- 17/01/201132,710 mi+1,649 mi
- 20/01/201234,536 mi+1,826 mi
- 20/01/20123,453 mi-31,083 mi
- 29/01/201346,453 mi+43,000 mi
- 17/01/201457,415 mi+10,962 mi
- 26/01/201568,419 mi+11,004 mi
- 26/01/201568,419 mi
- 28/01/201675,318 mi+6,899 mi
- 21/04/201676,590 mi+1,272 mi
- 16/08/201785,866 mi+9,276 mi
- 25/08/201894,086 mi+8,220 mi
- 10/09/2019100,612 mi+6,526 mi
Average of roughly 5,445 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R263 OAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R263 OAY) between January 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2019 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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